Procurement Operational Team Leader - eSourcing

Employer · Givaudan

Supply and logistics managerBuyerFull-timeTransportMeals

Budapest

Givaudan is looking for a Procurement Operational Team Leader for eSourcing to lead Givaudan's global eSourcing capability and team, ensuring effective delivery, development of high-performing team, adoption, continuous improvement and value realization of eSourcing services and platforms.

Tasks

  • Own the global eSourcing capability roadmap, aligned with Procurement Strategic priorities and Category needs.
  • Define and maintain eSourcing standards, ways of working, governance, SOPs/playbooks, service model and adoption approach.
  • Drive Archlet deployment, adoption and business roadmap; translate user needs into priorities with IT, P&SE and the provider.
  • Identify automation / AI opportunities where business value is clear and ensure process, data and ownership prerequisites are in place.
  • Define and track capability KPIs covering adoption, sourcing coverage, cycle time, user experience and realized value.
  • Lead, coach and develop the eSourcing team; manage performance; allocate workload, priorities and define clear ownership.
  • Ensure consistent service quality, SLAs, capacity management and compliant delivery across direct materials and indirect services.
  • Build skills, back-up and succession; empower team members to own services and specific use cases.
  • Represent the eSourcing capability in stakeholder reviews and leadership discussions.
  • Remain hands-on on selected complex / high-value RFx, RFPs, eAuctions, TCO and scenario-optimization events.
  • Partner Category Managers on event design, baselines, supplier strategy, evaluation and recommendations.
  • Use live events to pilot and embed improved templates, methods, automation and AI-enabled ways of working.
  • Support negotiations based on agreed Category strategy; commercial ownership and final decisions remain with the Category / business owner.
  • Maintain an improvement pipeline and standardize templates, data requirements and decision criteria.
  • Facilitate platform / service reviews, monitor performance and address gaps in adoption, quality and efficiency.
  • Ensure integrity, controls, documentation and appropriate platform governance; coordinate user / supplier training and change.

Conditions & benefits

Private Health InsuranceMonthly cafeteria planHome office with 1-2 days in the officeTravel reimbursement when commuting from outside the Budapest urban areaAccess to exclusive perfumes and other employee discountsRecognition and referral programsCareer development opportunitiesTeam buildings and company eventsLearning programs to develop your soft and hard skills

Requirements

  • Diploma: University degree required
  • Languages: Fluent in English; another language is a plus
  • 5 years' experience in Procurement / eSourcing in an international environment
  • Demonstrated track record of capability building, sourcing execution and continuous improvement
  • Experience leading people, projects or cross-functional teams; coaching / talent development strongly preferred
  • Strong eSourcing platform knowledge; Archlet expertise preferred
  • RFx, eAuction, TCO and scenario-optimization expertise
  • Data / analytics capability; Power BI / Tableau and SAP familiarity
  • Strong project, product / capability management knowledge
  • Practical understanding of automation and AI in sourcing

Posted Nov 4, 2026 · Updated yesterday · 0 views