Head of Procurement for Eastern Europe & Türkiye (hybrid)

About FrankeWe, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands.About The JobOur Global Procurement team is looking for an experienced and strategic leader to drive procurement activities across Eastern Europe and Türkiye in line with our global procurement strategy. Reporting directly to the Chief Procurement Officer of the Franke Group in Switzerland, this role is part of the Global Central Procurement organization.A key deliverable of this role is to exploit the supplier market in Türkiye and in the Eastern European countries to the benefit of the various Franke businesses. This will include the identification, validation, and contracting of suppliers across different countries, categories and product groups. The role also includes leading procurement operations in Türkiye and managing the local Procurement team in Türkiye.The position is based at our Manisa plant (where we manufacture hoods) in Türkiye and requires regular travel.Your tasksBusiness Leadership, Management & CoordinationDefine and execute sourcing strategies in Eastern Europe and Türkiye, aligned with Franke’s global procurement and product category strategies.Develop a strong, high-quality supplier base and share insights on key categories, supplier alliances, and market trends.Assess and qualify suppliers, ensuring compliance with Franke’s standards for quality, safety, and ethics.Co-lead supplier selection and category management with Global Procurement and Product Category Management.Manage supplier performance, resolve production and quality issues, and ensure continuity of supply.Lead cross-functional initiatives and support integration of processes and technologies across the organization.Drive business performance through accurate reporting, budgeting, spend analysis, and cost control.Promote internal and external benchmarking and best practices to enhance procurement processes.Lead, develop, and support the local procurement team in Türkiye.Governance & ComplianceEnsure all procurement activities comply with Franke Group policies and local regulatory requirements.Define and implement procurement policies and procedures for Eastern Europe and Türkiye.Ensure clear accountability for compliance across the team and operations.Stakeholder Relationship ManagementBuild strong relationships with internal stakeholders and key suppliers.Support strategic supplier alliances and ensure transparent communication.Represent procurement in cross-functional initiatives and leadership discussions.RequirementsEducation & QualificationsMaster’s in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent preferredFluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plusExposure to executive development or specialist procurement programs; CIPS or similar affiliations are an advantageCore CompetenciesStrong strategic thinking and business case developmentProven ability to lead change, solve problems, and make sound decisionsSkilled in developing sourcing and supplier strategies based on data and business needsHigh emotional intelligence and leadership capabilitiesStrong stakeholder alignment and cross-functional collaborationExperience10+ years in business management, including 5+ years in senior procurement rolesTrack record in strategic sourcing and supplier development in Eastern Europe and/or TürkiyeExperience with modern procurement practices and cross-functional leadershipP&L responsibility and multinational exposure are advantageousWhat we offer youContact detailsNadja Guenthard, Global Head of Recruiting and TalentFor more information see: www.franke.comImportant information for all executive search companies, headhunters and HR consultantsThe Franke Group does not accept unsolicited support from headhunters and personnel consultants for our career opportunities. Any CV/resume vitae submitted to Franke or its employees by external recruitment agencies without a valid written recruitment agreement related to the position in question shall be deemed the sole property of our company. In the event that a candidate presented by an agency is hired in our company and there is no prior agreement, no fee will be paid.