Global Director of Purchasing

<p><span><span>Actylis is a global solutions provider with over 75 years of experience, specializing in streamlining the management of critical ingredients and raw materials for our business partners.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>We offer both sourcing and manufacturing solutions tailored to meet diverse and evolving needs, ensuring a reliable, agile, and secure supply network. Our commitment to customization allows us to create flexible solutions, whether it’s a unique specification, custom packaging, or tailored logistics strategies.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>With deep expertise in quality and regulatory compliance, sourcing and logistics management, analytical services, and R&amp;D support, we reduce complexities and mitigate risks, empowering our partners to focus on growing their business.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>In furtherance of that goal, Actylis is seeking new members of the team. This expansion, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for challenge and growth, make Actylis the ideal place to work and thrive. We hope you’ll consider joining us!</span></span></p> <p> </p> <h2>Overview</h2> <p>This role can be based in <span>Netherlands, Germany or Ireland.</span></p> <p><span>Hybrid Based</span></p><h2><b>Position Summary</b></h2> <p>The Global Director of Purchasing responsible for managing all global purchasing activities across all company-wide indirect spend and site-related direct spend, excluding sourcing of products sold/distributed to customers, covering an estimated $70–80M USD annual spend. This role provides functional leadership for purchasing operations across all sites worldwide, ensuring alignment with company objectives, compliance requirements, and cost efficiency.</p> <p>This position is expected to establish global purchasing standards, leads negotiations, and acts as the central point of coordination and decision-making for purchasing. The incumbent will work closely with site purchasing teams, operations, supply chain, and finance to optimize supplier performance and deliver sustainable value. The scope of this position also explicitly includes capital expenditure and equipment purchasing.</p><h2><b>Responsibilities will include:</b></h2> <p><strong>Purchasing Strategy:</strong></p> <ol> <li> <ul> <li>Define and implement global purchasing policies and procedures across all sites and categories.</li> <li>Monitor, analyze, and report on company-wide purchasing spend.</li> <li>Drive strategic purchasing initiatives for both indirect spend (capex, equipment, services, MRO, IT, facilities) and site-related direct spend.</li> <li>Ensure alignment of purchasing activities with business goals, compliance requirements, budget targets, and operational needs.</li> <li>Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and improved value creation.</li> <li>Leverage data to support fact-based decision-making and continuous improvement.</li> </ul> </li> </ol> <p><strong>Functional Leadership &amp; Collaboration:</strong></p> <ol start="2"> <li> <ul> <li>Provide functional leadership and oversight for all site-based purchasing activities worldwide.</li> <li>Act as the subject matter expert and escalation point for purchasing-related issues.</li> <li>Support capital projects, new product launches, and site expansions with purchasing expertise.</li> <li>Contribute to global supply chain planning and S&amp;OP processes where purchasing alignment is critical.</li> <li>Guide and support site buyers and procurement staff, fostering best practices and process harmonization.</li> <li>Partner with operations, R&amp;D, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure purchasing strategies support business objectives.</li> </ul> </li> </ol> <p><strong>Compliance &amp; Risk Management:</strong></p> <ol start="3"> <li> <ul> <li>Ensure all purchasing activities comply with global standards, local regulations, GMP requirements (where applicable), and company policies.</li> <li>Act as the organizational lead for enforcing compliance in purchasing across all sites.</li> <li>Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks to protect business continuity.</li> <li>Support sustainability and ESG objectives through responsible sourcing practices.</li> </ul> </li> </ol> <p><strong>Supplier Management:</strong></p> <ol start="4"> <li> <ul> <li>Lead negotiations for global or regional supplier agreements to optimize cost, service, and quality.</li> <li>Develop strong supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, and ethical standards.</li> <li>Conduct supplier evaluations, performance reviews, and risk assessments.</li> </ul> </li> </ol><h2><b>Required Experience &amp; Knowledge</b></h2>   <p><strong>Educational Requirements:</strong></p> <p>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is preferred.</p> <p>