Teva Senior Director Global Procurement Governance Program Management 

Croatia, Zagreb 

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The Netherlands, Germany, Croatia, UK/IE & Poland

• Strategic Support & Planning: Act as a strategic thought partner to the CPO and leadership team, supporting the development and execution of the global procurement functional strategy.
• Operational Excellence: Organize and drive functional performance reviews and provide insights, commitment timelines, and operational dashboards across procurement categories, regions, and key initiatives.
• Leadership Coordination: Facilitate leadership meetings, including agenda setting, meeting orchestration, and follow-up on action items to ensure accountability.
• Program Management: Lead selected high-impact, cross-functional initiatives.
• Budget Oversight: Partner with Finance to track departmental budgets, headcount planning, and resource allocations.
• Change Management: Champion change initiatives across the global procurement function and support organizational design and development.

• Extensive leadership experience in procurement, operations, consulting, or corporate strategy, with a track record of successfully guiding teams, projects, or key initiatives.
• Expertise in procurement governance, sourcing, and supplier management within global environments, with a strategic approach to driving operational excellence.
• Strong ability to navigate complex, matrixed organizations, fostering collaboration and alignment across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Exceptional program management and executive-level communication skills, ensuring clarity, influence, and impact at all levels.
• A strategic mindset with proficiency in data analytics and procurement technologies (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Tableau), or a keen ability to leverage technology for efficiency and innovation.
• A commitment to integrity, discretion, and professionalism, serving as a trusted leader in shaping a high-performing procurement function.
• Skills:
  • Visionary strategist with a results-driven mindset, seamlessly balancing long-term planning with decisive execution.

  • Exceptional relationship-builder, fostering collaboration and trust across diverse teams and stakeholders.

  • Comfortable working in fast-paced and ambiguous environments, demonstrating agility and resilience in navigating complexity.

  • Culturally aware and globally minded, adept at working across geographies and adapting to varied business landscapes.

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