Regional Head of Procurement and Supply Chain

Job Description

Role Purpose

The Regional Head of Procurement and Supply Chain is responsible for ongoing management of Fugro’s regional and KSA procurement and supply chain function. This role will drive the development and implementation of a unified regional procurement policy, processes, and robust governance frameworks to deliver cost competitiveness, and operational excellence across Fugro.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver EBIT-impacting cost savings, process efficiencies, and risk reduction; track and report against clear KPIs.

Strategy and Planning

• Develops, implements and maintains the suitable Regional and Country Procurement Strategy in line with upper hierarchical and functional directions or instructions.
• Accountable for the implementation and execution of the related Action Plan and ensure the (co-design,) dissemination and utilization of the Fugro Procurement Best Practices of the internal stakeholders all along the Supply Chain to realize Purchasing Savings and obtain the best possible Procurement terms from the Suppliers.
• Actively involves as needed in direct negotiation and day-to-day procurement work with key regional and country Suppliers.

Process Simplification & Operational Excellence

• Drive simplification, standardization and automation of Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, eliminating unnecessary complexity, manual workarounds, and local deviations.
• Streamline quotation requirements, supplier onboarding, and contract management, ensuring clarity, speed, and consistency.
• Lead the integration and optimization of digital tools, implementation of S2C and contract lifecycle management tools, and other supporting ERP rollout and spend analytics.
• Apply the usage of AI based technology with the objective of driving further simplification and efficiency.
• Implement - in close cooperation with finance and operations (project management) - clear, simple workflows for PRs, approvals, PO/invoice matching, and payment processes, reducing bottlenecks and administrative burden.
• Promote continuous improvement, leveraging data and feedback to further simplify and enhance processes.

Financial

• Ensure/request visibility on forthcoming Procurement requirements for OPEX and CAPEX.
• Achieve, monitor, validate and report Purchasing Savings and Avoidance.
• Ensure clarity on spending within the given scope.

Governance & Compliance

• Own the development, approval, and rollout of the Regional Procurement Policy, ensuring endorsement and adoption by all country and hierarchical functions.
• Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks, anti-corruption policies, and supplier due diligence requirements.
• Oversee the implementation and periodic review of global and regional authorization matrices.
• Support global ISO9001 and ISM certification matrices

Performance Management

• Define and track OKR’s, and  KPI’s aligned with strategic objectives: team capability, process efficiency, cost savings, and user experience.
• Establish mechanisms for supplier evaluation, deviation management, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement and Development

• Develop strong partnerships with, country leaders, business lines, innovation, fleet services, finance, legal, IT, and external suppliers.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation, positioning procurement as a strategic business partner.
• Lead communication and training initiatives to drive policy adoption and process compliance.
• Nurture/grow the hierarchical or functional subordinates and perform their yearly review. Manage/optimize the personnel Budget

Risk management

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive risk management framework for procurement and supply chain, covering operational, financial, legal, compliance, and reputational risks.
• Implement and monitor controls for segregation of duties, contract signing authority, procurement deviations, and advance payments.
• Ensure supplier due diligence is performed prior to contract signing, leveraging digital tools (IntegrityNext, Descartes) for automated compliance checks.
• Oversee periodic risk assessments, scenario analyses, and mitigation plans, reporting key risks and actions to the RLT and Country management.
• Foster a culture of risk awareness and accountability throughout the procurement organization.

Critical Focus Areas

• Deliver EBIT-impacting cost savings, process efficiencies, and risk reduction; track and report against clear KPIs.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the procurement lifecycle; ensure controls are embedded and effective.
• Process Simplification: Standardize and streamline processes, removing unnecessary steps and complexity; drive automation and digital enablement.
• Governance: Strengthen policy, and compliance frameworks; ensure clear accountability and transparency.
• Digital Transformation: Accelerate adoption of IFS and supporting tools; ensure data-driven decision-making and transparency.
• Performance & Savings: Deliver EBIT-impacting cost savings, process efficiencies, and risk reduction; track and report against clear KPIs.
• Change Management: Lead the organization through change overcoming resistance and embedding new ways of working.
• Monitor and implement number of supplier reduction (portfolio optimization within the geographical scope)
• Monitor and implement number of master agreements executed within the geographical scope.
• Ensure reduction of number of SPOT PO and amount processed day / week / month

Education / Experience:

• Experience: Minimum 10 years in international procurement and supply chain leadership, ideally in a listed, multinational, matrixed environment.
• Risk Management: Demonstrated expertise in procurement risk management, internal controls, and compliance.
• Process Simplification: Proven success in simplifying and standardizing complex procurement processes, driving automation and digitalization.
• Transformation Track Record: Experience integrating procurement functions, optimizing value chains, and leading digital/ERP implementations.
• Technical Acumen: Familiarity with ERP systems (IFS preferred), data analytics, and digital procurement tools.
• Education: Master’s degree, ideally with professional certifications (CIPS, NEVI, APICS).
• Leadership Capabilities: Strong communicator, resilient, pragmatic, culturally sensitive, and able to build and motivate high-performing teams.
• Personal Characteristics: Hands-on, results-driven, collaborative, risk-aware, and able to influence at all levels.

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.