Procurement Team Leader (f/m/d)

Description

Summary: Lead a high-performing procurement team, drive smarter processes across Europe, ensure high-quality service delivery, and partner with stakeholders. Highlights: 1. Lead, coach, and develop Procurement Administrators 2. Drive automation and efficiency improvements 3. Partner with internal stakeholders across Europe **Procurement Team Leader (f/m/d)** ----------------------------------- Are you ready to lead a high\-performing team and drive smarter procurement processes across Europe? Apply now to make an impact and grow with Essity. **About the Role** ------------------ As Procurement Team Leader, you will lead a team responsible for SAP Ariba, Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC), and EUDR\-related activities. You will ensure high\-quality service delivery across procurement administration while acting as a key partner to stakeholders across Europe. This role combines leadership, operational execution, and process expertise, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and performance aligned with strategic targets. **What You Will Do** -------------------- * **Team Leadership:** Lead, coach, and develop Procurement Administrators to drive performance, engagement, and capability growth. * **Process Governance:** Validate supplier requests and registration questionnaires, ensuring compliance with procurement standards. * **PR Validation:** Review and distribute purchase requisitions, ensuring alignment with correct buying channels and providing guidance to stakeholders. * **Supplier Enablement:** Act as key contact for SAP Business Network enablement and Ariba SCC, supporting supplier onboarding. * **Helpdesk Management:** Oversee SAP Ariba Helpdesk activities and follow up on ServEss tickets to ensure timely resolution. * **Stakeholder Collaboration:** Partner with internal stakeholders across Europe to support procurement processes and system usage. * **Continuous Improvement:** Identify and drive automation and efficiency improvements within procurement administration. **Who You Are** --------------- * Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional education. * Proven experience in procurement with at least 2\+ years managing teams. * Experience with SAP Ariba, SAP Business Network, or similar procurement systems is an advantage. * Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coach, present, and influence * Fluent in English, both written and spoken \- **All Applicants are requested to deliver their CV in English language** . **What We Can Offer You** ------------------------- At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. Collaborative and Inclusive Culture \| Empowering \& Engaged Leaders \| Working with Powerful Purpose \& Sustainable Impact \| Learning and Growing in your Career \| Supporting Well\-being \& Sustainable Working Life \| Life\-changing Innovations \| Competitive Total rewards. **More About the location** --------------------------- Located in the heart of Lisbon , our office offers a vibrant and multicultural environment with easy access to public transport and local amenities. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values diversity and inclusion. **Application End Date:** ------------------------- 09 ago. 2026 **Job Requisition ID:** ----------------------- Essity263579