Global Procurement Lead

We're looking for a
Global Procurement
Lead to join our growing team as we develop innovative solutions that will help empower our clients and streamline our operations.

This is a senior role that is responsible for building and leading a procurement function and covering IT, Facilities, HR, Operations and Marketing requirements. The successful candidate will drive a centralized global procurement strategy for high-value categories while supporting local procurement teams in each region.

About Conectys:

Conectys is a global player in the next-generation outsourcing services space, specializing in cutting-edge CX management, Trust & Safety, Data Annotation & Labeling, Data Analytics, and disruptive AI & Generative AI-powered automation solutions. We partner with businesses across industries to deliver bespoke, agile, and innovative solutions that drive growth and redefine norms in the outsourcing space.

What You'll Do:

As our Global Procurement Lead, you will define the strategy, frameworks, and best practices that will enable procurement to evolve into a true strategic partner to the business. You will oversee procurement across our global operations, driving cost efficiency, supplier performance, and risk management, while ensuring alignment with our ambitious growth plans and ESG commitments.

• Develop and execute a global procurement strategy aligned with business goals, growth targets, and sustainability objectives.
• Ensure the right policies, processes, and governance frameworks are in place to deliver the strategy.
• Drive a global cost reduction initiative targeting annual savings of around €1 million , with targets reviewed and reset on a yearly basis, aligned with yearly business objectives.
• Collaborate with, support and upskill colleagues involved in procurement activities across APAC, LATAM, and Europe, ensuring consistent alignment with global strategy and principles.
• Centralize procurement operations for large spend items while enabling agile, compliant local purchasing.
• Lead the implementation of AI-powered digital procurement solutions to automate and enhance procurement processes, contract reviews and pro-active supplier engagement.
• Negotiate, consolidate and manage contracts with global and regional suppliers, ensuring best value and risk mitigation.
• Ensure adherence to local and international regulatory requirements across all regions.
• Develop a supplier audit process to ensure adherence with ESG policies and strategy.
• Work together with our legal team to ensure efficient and timely contracting.
• Introduce and manage a global procurement dashboard with KPIs on cost savings, compliance, supplier performance, and cycle times.
• Lead sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations for all major spend categories.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders (e.g. CFO, CTO, IT, Facilities, HR, Marketing, Finance, Operations) and key external partners to ensure best value and efficient service delivery.
• Build the procurement brand internally as a value-adding, commercially savvy function.

What You Bring:

Technical experience:

• Proven experience in
  global procurement
  roles, ideally within BPO or similar multi-country environments.
• Demonstrable track record in
  building procurement functions
  and delivering significant cost savings.
• Strong background in
  indirect spend
  management, especially IT, HR, Facilities, and Marketing.
• Experience with
  Oracle procurement/ERP systems
  and leading
  digital transformation
  initiatives, including AI-powered automation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across diverse, multicultural environments.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and contract management abilities.
• Ability to balance
  centralized strategy
  with
  local execution
  .
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Professional procurement certification (e.g., CIPS, ISM) is desirable.
• Experience in challenger or high-growth BPO environments is a plus.

Why Join Conectys?

• Be part of a global company at the forefront of customer experience and trust & safety innovation.
• Work with best-in-class partners across the AI and data management space.
• Join a high-impact team with the freedom to define and execute your vision.
• Work with a diverse and passionate team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth.