Ajax Systems
1001 - 5000 employees
🔐 Security
🔧 Hardware
☁️ SaaS
Security • Hardware • SaaS
Ajax Systems is a company specializing in the development of advanced security systems and solutions. They offer a range of products including intrusion protection, video surveillance, fire and life safety, as well as comfort and automation solutions. Their products are designed to integrate seamlessly, providing comprehensive security and automation for various facility types such as residential homes, commercial spaces, and industrial complexes. Ajax Systems places a strong emphasis on privacy protection and compliance with international standards. Their offerings include software solutions, hardware devices, and tools for both end users and professionals. The company also provides extensive customer support and has a global reach, protecting millions of people worldwide.
Head of Procurement
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🕒 April 24
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Ajax Systems
1001 - 5000 employees
🔐 Security
🔧 Hardware
☁️ SaaS
Security • Hardware • SaaS
Ajax Systems is a company specializing in the development of advanced security systems and solutions. They offer a range of products including intrusion protection, video surveillance, fire and life safety, as well as comfort and automation solutions. Their products are designed to integrate seamlessly, providing comprehensive security and automation for various facility types such as residential homes, commercial spaces, and industrial complexes. Ajax Systems places a strong emphasis on privacy protection and compliance with international standards. Their offerings include software solutions, hardware devices, and tools for both end users and professionals. The company also provides extensive customer support and has a global reach, protecting millions of people worldwide.
📋 Description
• Own end-to-end procurement of components and goods for global manufacturing operations. • Ensure full coverage of manufacturing programs (E2E) with materials across all factories. • Define and drive global procurement and material management strategy, including a clear roadmap of sourcing and cost optimization initiatives. • Lead and supervise the logistics function in close alignment with procurement and production. • Own and supervise the planning function, ensuring accurate demand and supply alignment. • Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, terms, capacity, and long-term partnerships. • Drive problem-solving with suppliers, ensuring fast resolution of risks and supply risks mitigation. • Own cost performance and key procurement KPIs, including savings, payment terms improvement, and cost optimization without compromising quality. • Oversee contract management framework with strategic suppliers, ensuring commercial, legal, and operational alignment. • Own supplier sourcing, qualification, and long-term development strategy for global manufacturing needs. • Lead, develop, and scale a material management organization (30+ people). • Drive software development, automation, and digital tools to improve procurement, planning, and material flow processes. • Ensure optimal balance of availability, timing, cost, and quality across the global supply chain.
🎯 Requirements
• Proven experience in procurement / material management within a global manufacturing business. • Experience leading large, cross-functional teams (30+ people) in complex global environments. • Direct responsibility for a procurement budget of €200M+. • Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chains, planning, and global supplier ecosystems. • Strong commercial and financial acumen, including cost ownership and budget management. • Excellent negotiation skills with global suppliers and strategic partners. • High level of ownership and accountability. • Experience with GTD (Getting Things Done) or other execution-driven management approaches. • Fluent English. • Willingness to travel extensively as part of a global role.
🏖️ Benefits
• Strategic leadership role with full ownership of end-to-end material supply across all Ajax factories worldwide. • Direct impact on production continuity, cost efficiency, and supply chain resilience. • Ownership of transformation initiatives, including automation, digital tools, and software development. • Zero-bullshit culture. • The chance to make a measurable impact on products used by millions worldwide.
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