[Hiring] Head of Procurement @Ajax Systems

Role 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Company Description

Ajax Systems is an international tech company and the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe, with over 4.5 million end users and 330K PRO users in more than 180 countries worldwide. The company offers end-to-end solutions for protecting homes and businesses of any scale. To date, Ajax product portfolio includes 280 devices for intrusion protection, video surveillance, fire and life safety, and comfort and automation. The company employs 5,000 specialists.

Ajax Systems production includes four factories, two of which are located in Ukraine, one in Turkey and one in Vietnam. At the same time, the company's certification according to the ISO 14001 standard ensures a minimal impact of production on the environment. The selection of components for Ajax device manufacturing is determined by the presence of manufacturer declarations confirming compliance with RoHS requirements.

The company emerged against the backdrop of revolution and war. That's why resilience is the cornerstone of the brand's DNA, and the fight against evil by creating the best security and automation devices is Ajax unwavering mission.