Vice President, Sourcing and Procurement

Evac has been a pioneer in sustainable technologies and solutions for decades. Today we are the world’s leading provider of

integrated Evac® water, waste and wastewater technologies, Cathelco® corrosion protection and marine growth prevention and HEM®

freshwater systems.

Our technologies address the increasing need for innovative solutions driven by the megatrends of climate change, circularity, and

increasingly scarce freshwater resources. We contribute to a better environment and cleaner seas by helping our customers

eliminate waste, conserve water, mitigate emissions, and lengthen the lifecycle of their vessels or buildings. Together with our

500 colleagues in 13 countries, we strive for a future with no waste.

As Vice President, Sourcing and Procurement, you will be accountable for leading and developing the global sourcing and category

strategies, supplier relationship management and external manufacturing operations. You will also lead our category management and

procurement teams. The role covers both direct and indirect sourcing and is responsible for ensuring material availability and

efficient cost management. You will drive cost optimization, supply continuity and development, material cost forecasting for

customer projects, and support Group’s competitiveness in both direct and indirect costs.

• Global Sourcing Strategy: Develop and execute the global sourcing and procurement strategy aligned with Group goals. Lead

category strategies and their development across direct and indirect spend.

• Team Leadership & Transformation: Lead and develop sourcing and procurement teams while driving transformation initiatives in

your responsibility area to improve efficiency and performance of our sourcing and procurement.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Own and manage commercial supplier relationships and operational performance. Develop

collaboration with suppliers and ensure effective supplier performance management.

• Cost Management & Negotiations: Be accountable for direct material costs, inflation management, and indirect service costs.

Drive competitive bidding, RFx processes, and strategic negotiations while ensuring efficient material cost forecasting for

long-term customer projects.

• Performance & Risk Management: Develop supply chain-related KPIs, identify and mitigate supplier-related risks and

opportunities, and ensure achievement of savings targets and value delivery. Manage procurement budgets, reporting, and spend

analysis.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders including Sales, Project Management, Product Lines, and

other functions, as well as suppliers, service providers, and external manufacturing partners.

• Business Performance: Drive key performance measures including material cost management and annual savings targets, supplier

performance and on-time delivery, customer on-time shipment/delivery performance, and team engagement and capability

development.

• Extensive Leadership Experience: 15+ years of experience in sourcing and procurement and more than 10 years in leadership

roles, with a proven track record of delivering cost savings and performance improvements.

• Strong Leadership & Business Acumen: Excellent leadership skills combined with sound business judgment and a relevant

university degree.

• Commercial & Analytical Excellence: Excellent negotiation, financial, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data

into business results.

• Strategic Mindset: Ability to think strategically and effectively manage internal and external pressures in a dynamic global

environment.

• Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build, develop, and lead successful business

relationships.

• Change Leadership: Strong communication and change leadership capabilities, with experience driving organizational

transformation

What we offer

We offer you a highly interesting role in a global setting. Together with the team around you, you will have the chance to help us

achieve our vision of a future with no waste. As a working place Evac fosters an inclusive and safe culture where colleagues know

and trust each other.