Global Head of Procurement

Job Description

Are you ready to shape the future of procurement at Fugro?

As our Global Head of Procurement, you lead the charge in managing and evolving our worldwide procurement and supply chain operations. This isn’t just about setting policies, it’s about making a real impact, driving change, and embedding procurement excellence into everything we do.

Your role

• You deliver real savings that boost our bottom line, streamline processes, and reduce risks;

• You keep an eye on key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives (OKRs) to make sure we’re always improving;

• You lead and inspire a global team, building skills and keeping everyone engaged and performing at their best;

• You standardise and automate our Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, bringing in digital tools and ERP solutions;

• You develop and enforce clear procurement policies, making sure we’re always compliant with internal controls and certifications;

• You maintain a strong risk framework, think operational, financial, and compliance risks, and run regular assessments;

• You build strong partnerships across our business lines and with suppliers, encouraging collaboration and innovation.

Critical focus areas

• EBIT-impacting savings

• Process simplification and digitalisation

• Governance and transparency

• Risk management

• Performance improvement and cost savings

• Change management

Your track record

• You are a strategic leader who drives result and is comfortable navigating complexity and change;

• You hold a master’s degree (like Supply Chain Management, Procurement & Logistics, or Business Administration) and ideally certifications such as CIPS, NEVI, or APICS;

• You have at least 10 years of international procurement and supply chain leadership, preferably in a listed, matrixed organisation;

• You have proven experience in cost-saving initiatives, risk management, process optimisation, compliance, and digital transformation;

• You are familiar with ERP systems (IFS is a plus), data analytics, and digital procurement tools;

• You are a strong communicator who’s resilient, pragmatic, results-driven, and culturally aware, able to build, motivate and guide high-performing teams.

What Fugro offers

• A diverse and inclusive working environment;

• A competitive salary;

• 29 holidays per year based on a fulltime employment (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) and the possibility to purchase 12 additional days; 

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally;

• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies; 

• Commuting allowance;

• Modern pension scheme;

• Collective health insurance;

• Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan;

• Coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Are you interested?

Please visit our Company Page to find out more about what it is like to work at Fugro.  

For further information, please contact Stefanie Baldassarri-Steenhauer, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, tel. +31 (0)6-114 55954.  

After you have applied 

• You will receive an automated confirmation-email of the receipt of your application.  

• When we see a match, we will invite you for the first interview within a couple of days. Of course, you will also receive a message if we will not invite you;  

• After a successful first round, you will be invited for the second round. 

• If we are both still positive after the second interview, we will make you an offer, and with that we hope to welcome you at Fugro!

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.