Join our Castrol team as Head of Procurement Global Indirect Categories!
The role provides strategic leadership for key categories at Castrol and is accountable for end-to-end management of indirect procurement.
The category teams directly influence delivery of the business financial plans and the overall value delivery of procurement, and are accountable for ensuring a safe, risk managed, sustainable and competitive supply chain.
Building and leading the new, global Indirect Procurement organisation
Ensuring business continuity across all indirect categories
Delivering global category strategies and Source to Contract operational excellence
Managing category teams to protect the supply chain while maximising value and minimising risk
You will lead the global category and sourcing teams of 40+ people (7-10 direct reports).
You will be responsible for about USD 0.8b global spend covering categories such as Marketing, HR, Real Estate, Facilities Management, Travel, Engineering, CAPEX & Maintenance and their sourcing & contracting activities.

Degree or equivalent professional qualification (Supply Chain & Procurement preferred) or equivalent relevant professional experience
15+ years of relevant work experience
Experience in managing global indirect procurement activities across number of categories
Extensive leadership experience with the ability to lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting
In-depth understanding of advanced category management principles, coupled with experience in developing and deploying category strategies to drive value
Fluency in English
Industry experience within FMCG, manufacturing, industrial, energy or chemicals preferred
Understanding of how to ensure strategies flow through to execution
Excellent commercial competence and awareness of external market dynamics
Understanding of working in and navigating complex multi-national businesses
Ability to evaluate and drive innovative solutions and manage risk
Ability to translate business requirements into a strategic category plan, leading the team to apply data tools and analyze complex data sets
Critical thinking to make strategic decisions
Exceptional senior stakeholder networking and influencing skills
Proven capability in supplier performance, including building strategic partnerships
Regular interaction with external suppliers and representing Castrol externally are expected
Effective change management including engagement and storytelling abilities
Persevering through organizational complexity and resistance to change

Head of Procurement – Global Indirect Categories

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