Group Leader - Global Sourcing

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. 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. 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. 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 .