Director – Indirect Strategic Sourcing
Reporting to: Senior Director – Commercial Europe
Location- Amsterdam or Munich or Madrid or Solihull
Languages- proficiency in English and other European Languages
About MVH Europe
Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is a family of leading veterinary care providers committed to creating a better world for pets. Our network includes trusted brands such as AniCura and Linnaeus, operating over 500 animal hospitals and clinics across 17 European countries. Together, our teams deliver high-quality, modern veterinary care for companion animals, ensuring peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety.
AniCura, our largest brand in Europe, provides care to over three million patients each year through 12,500 dedicated professionals. Linnaeus, operating primarily in the UK and Ireland, is home to over 6,000 Associates empowered to deliver exceptional care through a culture of collaboration, clinical excellence, and continuous development.
At MVH Europe, we prioritize a culture of accountability, inclusion, and wellbeing. We believe our purpose to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with building a better world for our people. We support our teams through strong governance, comprehensive wellbeing programs, and a shared passion for delivering exceptional outcomes in veterinary care.
About the Role
Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is seeking a Director – Indirect Strategic Sourcing to lead the development and execution of indirect procurement strategies across the region. This is a highly visible, strategic leadership role with significant influence across a complex, multi-brand clinical environment.
You will drive enterprise-wide value by improving operational efficiency, unlocking cost savings, and strengthening supplier partnerships across key indirect categories including professional services, IT, facilities, marketing, logistics, indirect capex, and corporate operations. Working closely with senior leaders and local market teams, you will elevate procurement as a strategic, value-adding function across MVH Europe.
Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Category Management
* Lead and develop enterprise-level indirect category strategies aligned to MVH’s growth and operational objectives.
* Inspire and manage an international team of sourcing professionals, building capability, succession, and best-in-class category management practices.
* Drive consistent value delivery through advanced supplier and category management.
Senior Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across Finance, IT, HR, Real Estate, Legal, and Marketing.
* Build strong cross-functional partnerships to ensure early procurement involvement in key initiatives.
* Represent indirect procurement in regional and global leadership forums.
* Present insights, performance, and strategy to C-suite stakeholders within MVH Global.
Supplier Strategy & Innovation
* Lead complex, high-value supplier negotiations to secure long-term value, resilience, and innovation.
* Oversee governance with strategic suppliers to ensure performance, compliance, and joint value creation.
* Champion supplier diversity, sustainability, and ethical sourcing across all categories.
Performance, Financial Impact & Risk
* Deliver targeted annual cost savings, value creation, and risk mitigation across Europe.
* Define, track, and report KPIs covering savings, supplier performance, compliance, and sourcing effectiveness.
* Ensure sourcing activities meet legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements, partnering closely with Legal on high-value contracts.
* Drive adherence to preferred supplier frameworks and support audit readiness.
People Leadership
* Lead a high-performing team across multiple European markets (5 direct reports).
* Set clear objectives, provide coaching and development, and foster a culture of accountability and innovation.
* Position Procurement as a proactive, strategic partner across the MVH network.
Experience Required
Education & Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field (required).
* Advanced degree (MBA or MSc in Procurement/Supply Chain) preferred.
* Professional procurement certification (e.g. CIPS Level 6 or equivalent) highly desirable.
Experience & Skills
* 10+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing and procurement leadership, ideally in multinational environments.
* Deep expertise across indirect categories including IT, professional services, facilities, logistics, HR, and capital projects.
* Proven success leading and developing international procurement teams.
* Strong background in complex negotiations, supplier relationship management, and category strategy development.
* Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or veterinary sectors is advantageous.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and lead cross-functional initiatives.
* Advanced analytical and financial acumen; experience with procurement systems (e.g. Coupa) and data tools (e.g. Power BI).
* High integrity, sound commercial judgement, and adaptability in a fast-paced, growth-focused organisation.
Key Competencies
* Drives Results
* Manages Ambiguity
* Balances Stakeholders
* Plans and Aligns
* Strong communication, negotiation, change management, and problem-solving skills
Our offer:
* Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to shape the future of veterinary care, together.
* An industry competitive salary and benefits package
* A stimulating work environment with good opportunities for personal development.
* Freedom to take responsibility and the opportunity to influence.
* Flexible working hours, hybrid working, international, digital work environment.
* Learning and development opportunities.
* The opportunity to cuddle our beloved 4-legged friends in our offices.
* We are always open for a conversation to discuss your individual needs.
If this sounds like you:
Please contact Christina Scimeca, Group Corporate Recruiter, who is happy to tell you more about this opportunity and the recruitment process. Or apply by submitting your resume through the apply button below.
MVHE is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.
Internal Candidates/Associates: If you are interested in this position, please reach out to the Corporate Recruiter to understand the internal recruitment process.
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