Head of Procurement for Eastern Europe & Türkiye (hybrid)

About Franke

We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands.

About the job

Our Global Procurement team is looking for an experienced and strategic leader to drive procurement activities across Eastern Europe and Türkiye in line with our global procurement strategy. Reporting directly to the Chief Procurement Officer of the Franke Group in Switzerland, this role is part of the Global Central Procurement organization.

A key deliverable of this role is to exploit the supplier market in Türkiye and in the Eastern European countries to the benefit of the various Franke businesses. This will include the identification, validation, and contracting of suppliers across different countries, categories and product groups. The role also includes leading procurement operations in Türkiye and managing the local Procurement team in Türkiye.

The position is based at our Manisa plant (where we manufacture hoods) in Türkiye and requires regular travel.

Your tasks

Business Leadership, Management & Coordination

• Define and execute sourcing strategies in Eastern Europe and Türkiye, aligned with Franke’s global procurement and product category strategies.
• Develop a strong, high-quality supplier base and share insights on key categories, supplier alliances, and market trends.
• Assess and qualify suppliers, ensuring compliance with Franke’s standards for quality, safety, and ethics.
• Co-lead supplier selection and category management with Global Procurement and Product Category Management.
• Manage supplier performance, resolve production and quality issues, and ensure continuity of supply.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and support integration of processes and technologies across the organization.
• Drive business performance through accurate reporting, budgeting, spend analysis, and cost control.
• Promote internal and external benchmarking and best practices to enhance procurement processes.
• Lead, develop, and support the local procurement team in Türkiye.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with Franke Group policies and local regulatory requirements.
• Define and implement procurement policies and procedures for Eastern Europe and Türkiye.
• Ensure clear accountability for compliance across the team and operations.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and key suppliers.
• Support strategic supplier alliances and ensure transparent communication.
• Represent procurement in cross-functional initiatives and leadership discussions.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Master’s in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent preferred
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus
• Exposure to executive development or specialist procurement programs; CIPS or similar affiliations are an advantage

Core Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking and business case development
• Proven ability to lead change, solve problems, and make sound decisions
• Skilled in developing sourcing and supplier strategies based on data and business needs
• High emotional intelligence and leadership capabilities
• Strong stakeholder alignment and cross-functional collaboration

Experience

• 10+ years in business management, including 5+ years in senior procurement roles
• Track record in strategic sourcing and supplier development in Eastern Europe and/or Türkiye
• Experience with modern procurement practices and cross-functional leadership
• P&L responsibility and multinational exposure are advantageous

What we offer you

Contact details

Nadja Guenthard, Global Head of Recruiting and Talent

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