Global Vice President Procurement & Supply Chain

About the role

This confidential executive search seeks a Global Vice President to lead procurement and supply chain functions for a fast‑growing international organization with a strong wholesale and B2B distribution footprint. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role oversees a complex, multi‑regional network across EMEA, the Americas and APAC.

Key responsibilities

• Lead global supply chain management and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Drive procurement strategy, strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
• Oversee logistics, customs and trade compliance worldwide
• Implement operational excellence and process transformation initiatives
• Advance supply chain digitalisation and technology adoption
• Ensure EHS and product compliance governance
• Provide international leadership for multi‑regional teams

Required profile

• Proven experience leading large, global procurement and supply chain organisations
• Strong strategic thinking with commercial exposure to wholesale/B2B trading
• Demonstrated transformation and change‑management expertise
• Fluent in German and English
• Excellent multi‑regional leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic yet execution‑oriented mindset
• Comfortable in fast‑moving international environments
• Willingness to travel up to 50% internationally

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid working model (3 days onsite in Southern Germany)
• Executive compensation up to approximately €195,000 per year
• Company car and additional benefits
• Opportunity to shape a global transformation in a dynamic market