Director Procurement – Logistics & Distribution

United States

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

38085

Published date:

2026-05-18

Summary

About the Opportunity

Alcott Global is regained by an international consumer products organization to look for an experienced procurement leader to oversee strategic sourcing and supplier management activities across logistics and distribution operations globally.

This leadership role will be responsible for shaping procurement strategy across transportation, warehousing, and contract logistics categories while supporting business growth, operational resilience, and long-term supply chain transformation initiatives.

The position offers significant visibility across the organization and requires close collaboration with executive stakeholders, regional operations teams, and global logistics partners.

Key Responsibilities

Define and lead the global procurement strategy for logistics and distribution categories
Oversee sourcing activities across transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, and related supply chain services
Build and manage strategic partnerships with key logistics providers worldwide
Lead complex commercial negotiations and long-term supplier agreements
Drive procurement transformation initiatives focused on efficiency, scalability, and sustainability
Partner with supply chain, operations, finance, and commercial teams to align procurement priorities with business objectives
Identify opportunities for network optimization, cost improvement, and service enhancement
Monitor global logistics market developments and assess supply chain risks and opportunities
Establish governance frameworks, supplier performance management, and procurement best practices
Lead cross-functional and international projects supporting operational growth and business expansion
Mentor and develop procurement talent within regional and global teams

Candidate Profile

10+ years of leadership experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management within logistics-intensive industries
Strong expertise across transportation, distribution, warehousing, and contract logistics procurement
Proven track record managing strategic supplier relationships and leading high-value negotiations
Experience operating within global or highly matrixed organizations
Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance operational and strategic priorities
Demonstrated capability leading transformation and change initiatives
Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to lead in dynamic, international business environments
Fluent English required; additional languages are advantageous

What’s Offered

Senior leadership role with global exposure and strategic influence
Opportunity to shape procurement and supply chain transformation initiatives
International and collaborative working environment
Hybrid working model with flexibility
Strong organizational focus on innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth
Competitive executive compensation and benefits package

Location

United States – Hybrid working model.

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VP Supply Chain

Mumbai

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

38019

Published date:

2026-05-07

Summary

Vice President - Supply Chain

About the Client

A global industrial packaging company that is redefining how the world sees and uses packaging, backed by decades of expertise and innovation. With a strong international manufacturing presence, it serves leading brands across beauty, oral care, pharma, food and nutrition, and home care. Its diverse global workforce thrives in a culture where talent grows, ideas flourish, and people feel valued.

Role Purpose

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the global supply chain agenda, influence business performance, and build capabilities that create long-term competitive advantage.

As a member of the Leadership Team, the incumbent will lead the development and execution of a standardized, cost-efficient global supply chain and procurement strategy. The role will oversee strategic sourcing, sustainable sourcing, procurement, vendor management, planning, budgeting, inventory norms, and cost performance, while enabling regional teams through streamlined processes and market intelligence.

A key focus will be ensuring supplier performance, regulatory compliance, and supply chain resilience to deliver profitable, responsible, and effective operations.

Location: Mumbai, India

Key Responsibilities

Lead global procurement strategy across key raw material and packaging categories.
Develop and execute global sourcing plans to drive scale, standardization, and supplier partnerships.
Manage procurement for India and support alignment of intercompany sourcing and demand planning.
Drive cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, negotiations, contract optimization, and logistics efficiencies.
Govern the global supplier ecosystem, including vendor selection, performance, compliance, risk management, and long-term partnerships.
Establish global inventory and WIP norms to improve working capital efficiency and service levels.
Monitor procurement, inventory, service, and supply chain cost performance against plans and budgets.
Track commodity, supplier, pricing, and market trends to support data-driven buying decisions and manage risks.
Ensure procurement and supply chain compliance with regulatory, sustainability, and ESG requirements.
Lead capex procurement for equipment and machinery in partnership with Technology and Operations teams.
Own global S&OP governance, including demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory alignment, and financial planning.
Drive digital and process transformation across procurement and supply chain through integrated systems and real-time visibility.

Desired Candidate Profile

High-potential, agile leader with around 15 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or strategic sourcing.
Strong business orientation with the ability to connect procurement decisions to broader organizational outcomes.
Proven exposure to vendor development, supplier ecosystem building, and S&OP processes.
Experience driving strategic procurement transformation in complex manufacturing environments.
Open to candidates from packaging, automotive, pharma, or other manufacturing sectors with strong vendor development practices.
Global stakeholder exposure with a strategic mindset, beyond purely transactional procurement experience.

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Head of Global Operations

Europe

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

38052

Published date:

2026-05-05

Summary

Job Post_VP Manufacturing

Head of Global Operations

Alcott Global is retained by an international company to search for a Head of Global Operations role based in Europe.

The role will lead the operations of the global manufacturing network and drive global manufacturing transformation. The role will modernize operations, improve competitiveness, and build a best-in-class manufacturing footprint. This is a high-impact transformation leadership role, requiring both hands-on executive and strategic vision across geographically dispersed operations. Key Responsibilities:

1. Manufacturing Transformation Leadership ● Lead the end-to-end transformation of a multi-site European manufacturing network, defining and executing a

multi-year roadmap across operational excellence, digitalization, and footprint optimization. ● Deliver step-change improvements in OEE, yield, throughput, and overall cost competitiveness across all sites. ● Drive cultural transformation toward performance, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the

network. 2. Multi-Site Operational Leadership

● Provide direct oversight of multiple manufacturing plants across Europe, ensuring alignment on performance, processes, and KPIs, with consistent execution and visibility across all locations.

● Drive standardization of operating models, systems, and governance across sites. ● Stabilize underperforming plants while scaling best practices from high-performing sites.

3. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement ● Embed Lean, Six Sigma, and CI methodologies across all sites in the region. ● Establish a robust cross-site performance management system with clear KPIs and accountability. ● Lead implementation of Industry 4.0 / digital manufacturing initiatives across the network.

4. Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) ● Lead a network-wide transformation to a zero-harm culture. ● Ensure consistent HSE standards and compliance across all European sites. ● Integrate safety and sustainability into all site-level operations and transformation initiatives.

5. Financial Impact & Value Creation ● Own and improve the aggregate manufacturing P&L performance across multiple sites. ● Deliver cost transformation programs across labor, materials, energy, and overhead. ● Optimize capital deployment across the site network.

6. Network Strategy & Footprint Optimization ● Evaluate and redesign the European manufacturing footprint (capacity, utilization, site roles). ● Lead site consolidation, expansion, or specialization initiatives where required. ● Drive network-level decisions on make vs. buy and outsourcing.

7. Quality & Compliance ● Ensure consistent quality systems and regulatory compliance across all manufacturing locations. ● Improve right-first-time and reduce waste and deviations across the network.

8. Talent & Change Leadership ● Build and lead a high-performing, multi-site manufacturing leadership team. ● Strengthen leadership capability at the plant level; develop succession pipelines. ● Drive the adoption of new ways of working across different countries and cultures.

9. Stakeholder Management ● Act as the primary manufacturing leader for Europe within the global organization. ● Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, IT, and Commercial teams. ● Engage with unions, works councils, and regulators across multiple European jurisdictions.

Qualifications:

● 15+ years in manufacturing within process engineering industries ● Proven experience managing 5+ manufacturing sites across regions ● Demonstrated success in leading large-scale transformation or turnaround programs. ● Strong background in operational excellence and performance improvement at scale. ● Strong multi-site leadership and matrix management capabilities. ● Ability to drive alignment and standardization across geographically dispersed operations. ● Deep expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement systems. ● Strong financial acumen with experience managing regional P&L. ● Experience in digital manufacturing / Industry 4.0 is a plus. ● Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills across cultures. ● Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field. ● Willingness to travel extensively across Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

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Senior Capital Project Director

Netherlands

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

37481

Published date:

2026-03-09

Summary

The Role
This role provides end-to-end leadership for major manufacturing capital investments, acting as the single-point owner for project delivery from early definition through commissioning readiness. The mandate is to ensure capital projects deliver strategic value, financial discipline, and operational readiness, while meeting the highest standards of safety, quality, and execution excellence.

The role requires strong delivery authority, structured governance, and the ability to lead complex, cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments.

Location: Netherlands

Key Responsibilities

Own full lifecycle delivery of large, complex capital projects, including greenfield builds and major site expansions
Translate business requirements into a clearly defined technical scope, delivery roadmap, milestones, and governance structure
Establish and maintain disciplined project execution routines covering cost, schedule, risk, and change control
Drive adherence to approved baselines and manage deviations through formal escalation and decision-making processes
Lead multi-functional project teams across Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, HR, and external partners
Facilitate effective decision-making through structured project reviews and steering forums
Act as the primary interface with senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment, transparency, and confidence in delivery
Manage EPCs, OEMs, contractors, and consultants through clear performance expectations and accountability
Ensure suppliers deliver to agreed scope, schedule, budget, and safety requirements
Act as the central integrator between business, technical, and operational stakeholders
Ensure clear communication, alignment, and accountability across all parties
Partner closely with site leadership to ensure readiness for commissioning and handover
Ensure safety-by-design principles are embedded throughout project execution
Drive readiness for commissioning and transition to operations, working closely with operational leaders

Qualifications and Experience

15+ years in capital program governance, portfolio PMO, engineering PMO, or large-scale investment governance.
Exposure to major capital portfolios in FMCG, life sciences, chemicals, or similar asset-intensive industries.
Strong command of capex governance, project controls, risk management, and portfolio visibility.
Proven ability to operate at senior leadership level with confidence, structure, and influence.
Strong digital literacy (dashboards, PPM tools, data storytelling, Power BI/Tableau).
Predictable, on-time, on-budget delivery of capital projects
Strong stakeholder confidence and governance discipline
Smooth transition from project execution to operational start-up

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