Vice President of Procurement

Role Description The Vice President of Procurement is a full-time, remote leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the global procurement strategy at Crypton Invest AG. This position oversees sourcing activities across categories, ensuring cost-effective purchasing, risk management, and alignment with business objectives. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading contract negotiations, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating with cross-functional partners in finance, operations, compliance, and technology. The role involves defining procurement policies, optimizing end-to-end supply chain processes, and using data analytics to track performance and drive continuous improvement. The Vice President of Procurement will also mentor procurement team members, implement best practices, and support strategic initiatives such as ESG, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation in procurement.

Qualifications

Strong Procurement and Supplier Development skills, with experience building category strategies and high-performing supplier networks. Expertise in Contract Negotiation and Contract Management, including drafting, reviewing, and optimizing commercial agreements. Knowledge of Supply Chain Management, with the ability to assess risks, ensure continuity, and improve efficiency across the value chain. Proven leadership experience in a senior procurement or sourcing role, preferably in a complex, international or investment-focused environment. Ability to work effectively in a remote setting, lead distributed teams, and collaborate across functions and geographies. Strong analytical, financial, and strategic thinking skills, with proficiency in using data and KPIs to drive decisions and improvements. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to influence at executive level. Relevant academic background, such as a degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) are an advantage.