Group Leader - Global Sourcing

Company Description 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 www.kanadevia-inova.com. Job Description 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. Qualifications - 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. Additional Information - 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.