HOLDINGS AG leverages over 130 years of experience in information management, printing, and communications to deliver secure and transparent experiences for its customers. They offer a comprehensive suite of products and services, including payment solutions, identification solutions, smart cards, card personalization, digitization solutions, and secure data management. ACAG employs a global workforce of 2,400 people and is publicly traded on both the Athens and Vienna Stock Exchanges under the symbol ACAG. To support our team at our Headquarter in Vienna, we are looking for
At Austriacard Holdings, we are looking for an experienced and visionary Group Head of Procurement to build and lead our global procurement organization.
This is a unique opportunity for a senior procurement executive to shape the future of procurement across our international operations, driving strategic sourcing, supplier excellence, cost competitiveness, supply resilience, and sustainable growth. The role reports directly to the Group COO and plays a critical role in improving EBITDA, working capital, and operational performance across the Group.
About the Role
Strategy & Transformation
• Define and execute the Group Procurement Strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Build a Group-wide procurement organization, operating model, governance framework, and performance culture.
• Drive procurement transformation and establish best-in-class procurement practices across all entities.
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
• Lead strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiations, and major tender activities.
• Develop category strategies and supplier roadmaps across direct and indirect spend categories.
• Build strong strategic partnerships with key suppliers and implement a robust Supplier Relationship Management framework.
Value Creation & Performance
• Deliver measurable cost savings and value creation initiatives.
• Improve total cost of ownership, procurement efficiency, EBITDA performance, and working capital.
• Introduce data-driven procurement decision-making and spend transparency across the Group.
Risk Management & Supply Resilience
• Strengthen supply security and business continuity.
• Develop sourcing strategies that reduce risk and improve resilience.
• Proactively manage supplier risks, capacity constraints, and critical material availability.
Leadership
• Build, develop, and inspire an international procurement organization.
• Establish clear responsibilities between Group and local procurement teams.
• Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Quality, Commercial, Legal, and Executive Leadership teams.
• Define and execute the Group Procurement Strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Build a Group-wide procurement organization, operating model, governance framework, and performance culture.
• Drive procurement transformation and establish best-in-class procurement practices across all entities.
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
• Lead strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiations, and major tender activities.
• Develop category strategies and supplier roadmaps across direct and indirect spend categories.
• Build strong strategic partnerships with key suppliers and implement a robust Supplier Relationship Management framework.
Value Creation & Performance
• Deliver measurable cost savings and value creation initiatives.
• Improve total cost of ownership, procurement efficiency, EBITDA performance, and working capital.
• Introduce data-driven procurement decision-making and spend transparency across the Group.
Risk Management & Supply Resilience
• Strengthen supply security and business continuity.
• Develop sourcing strategies that reduce risk and improve resilience.
• Proactively manage supplier risks, capacity constraints, and critical material availability.
Leadership
• Build, develop, and inspire an international procurement organization.
• Establish clear responsibilities between Group and local procurement teams.
• Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Quality, Commercial, Legal, and Executive Leadership teams.
Your Profile
You are:
• Strategic and commercially driven.
• An influential negotiator and relationship builder.
• Highly analytical and data-oriented.
• Comfortable operating in a matrix organization.
• Able to combine long-term strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Passionate about building high-performing teams and driving change.
Qualifications
• University degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS are advantageous.
• Fluent English is required; additional European languages are a plus.
• Strategic and commercially driven.
• An influential negotiator and relationship builder.
• Highly analytical and data-oriented.
• Comfortable operating in a matrix organization.
• Able to combine long-term strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Passionate about building high-performing teams and driving change.
Qualifications
• University degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS are advantageous.
• Fluent English is required; additional European languages are a plus.
What we Offer
• Opportunity to build and shape a Group Procurement function.
• Direct impact on business performance and strategic decision-making.
• International leadership exposure across multiple countries and business units.
• High visibility with senior executive leadership.
• Dynamic environment with significant transformation and growth opportunities.
• Competitive executive compensation package including performance-based bonus.
• Direct impact on business performance and strategic decision-making.
• International leadership exposure across multiple countries and business units.
• High visibility with senior executive leadership.
• Dynamic environment with significant transformation and growth opportunities.
• Competitive executive compensation package including performance-based bonus.
We believe in transparency. For this position, the minimum annual gross base salary is €120,000 - per year
In addition, the role is eligible for:
• Annual performance bonus
• Executive benefits package
• International career development opportunities
The final compensation package will depend on qualifications, experience, track record, and overall fit for the role.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are a forward-thinking procurement leader with a passion for transformation, value creation, and international leadership, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of procurement at Austriacard Holdings.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me: Ramona Birlan, careersAT@austriacard.com, +43 1 610 65 168
For your application please use our job portal.
In addition, the role is eligible for:
• Annual performance bonus
• Executive benefits package
• International career development opportunities
The final compensation package will depend on qualifications, experience, track record, and overall fit for the role.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are a forward-thinking procurement leader with a passion for transformation, value creation, and international leadership, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of procurement at Austriacard Holdings.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me: Ramona Birlan, careersAT@austriacard.com, +43 1 610 65 168
For your application please use our job portal.
