Group Leader - Global Sourcing
- Full-time
Company Description
Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.
Transforming Waste into Value
At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..
Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.
Job Description
The role is accountable for delivering high‑quality global sourcing outcomes while ensuring effective demand management, prioritization, service levels, and reporting for internal stakeholders
- Personally lead strategic, complex, or business‑critical sourcing across regions and business units.
- Conduct end‑to‑end sourcing activities, including Market analysis, global supplier scouting, Supplier pre‑qualification and benchmarking
- Provide senior sourcing expertise and hands‑on support in escalated or high‑risk situations.
- Lead, manage, and develop a team of Global Sourcing Managers across regions.
- Define clear goals, priorities, and expectations aligned with global business needs.
- Allocate sourcing work between the Team Lead and team members based on complexity, risk, and capacity.
- Act as the senior interface between internal stakeholders and the global sourcing organization.
- Proactively capture and consolidate global sourcing demand across business units and functions.
- Lead and coordinate global sourcing initiatives across business units (e.g. Energy from Waste, Renewable Gas, Carbon Capture, Systems & Services).
- Contribute actively to strategic discussions by bringing market intelligence and sourcing insights.
- Combine reporting insights with personal sourcing experience to support management decisions.
- Ensure disciplined use of sourcing tools, ERP systems, and relevant processes.
- Conduct performance reviews, provide continuous feedback, and support individual development plans.
Qualifications
- 10+ years' experience in sourcing or strategic procurement, team leadership, international experience
- Master's/ bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering or similar
- Fluent English, other languages will be considered as a plus
- Category management methodologies, supplier and contract management
- Player-coach leadership style with strategic thinking combined with strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Experience in a senior sourcing or lead role combining operational delivery and leadership responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of global markets, supplier qualification, and sourcing strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex sourcing projects end to end.
Additional Information
- Hands‑on sourcing excellence
- Player–coach leadership style
- Strategic thinking combined with operational execution
- Stakeholder demand management
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- High service and quality orientation
- Multicultural collaboration
- Continuous improvement mindset
For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.
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