Strategic Purchaser

Strategic Purchaser

Where Growth Never Stops

At Fuller Technologies, momentum isn’t a slogan — it’s how we work. For over 140 years, we’ve improved the systems that keep the cement industry running: optimizing processes, reducing friction, and elevating performance. That mindset shapes not only our solutions — but how we operate as a company.

When you join Fuller, you’re joining a team that supports your growth and values your contribution. Here, colleagues collaborate openly, leaders give you room to develop, and the environment is built on trust, inclusion, and continuous learning. You’ll find the stability of a global organization and the agility of one that’s actively expanding — a place where your career can accelerate alongside the business.

If you want to move forward with a company that brings its people with it —

Fuller is where that happens.

About the role
This role is responsible for managing the procurement of complex purchase orders while also providing guidance and support to less experienced colleagues.
In addition, the position involves partial responsibility for monitoring and overseeing the overall open purchasing backlog, as well as supporting both internal and external escalation processes.

About the department   
The EMEA Service Procurement department consists of three sub-functions: Purchasing, Logistics, and Expediting. The department manages all service and aftermarket orders for customers across the EMEA region.

The team operates across two locations: Copenhagen, Denmark, and Chennai, India. The purchasing team is based in Chennai, while the strategic procurement function is located in Copenhagen.

Your  Responsibilities :

• Manage and execute complex service and aftermarket purchase orders across the EMEA region, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery

• Act as a key point of contact for procurement-related matters, taking ownership of issues and driving them through to resolution

• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing to less experienced colleagues, supporting their development and ensuring high team performance

• Monitor, analyze, and prioritize the open purchasing backlog, proactively identifying risks and bottlenecks and taking corrective actions to maintain delivery commitments

• Lead and support escalation handling by coordinating with internal stakeholders (e.g., Logistics, Expediting, Customer Service) and external suppliers to resolve supply and delivery challenges

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliability, responsiveness, and performance

• Collaborate cross-functionally to align on priorities, improve processes, and ensure smooth end-to-end order execution

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within procurement, including process optimization, efficiency improvements, and best practice sharing

• Participate actively in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities, including performance reviews, follow-ups, and development of key suppliers

• Support reporting and tracking of procurement KPIs, ensuring transparency and data-driven decision-making

You bring

• Solid experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, preferably within a service, aftermarket, or spare parts environment

• Strong understanding of procurement processes, order lifecycle management, and supplier relationship management practices

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex and high-volume order flows in a structured and detail-oriented manner

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across functions, cultures, and geographies

• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with a strong sense of ownership and the confidence to handle escalations and challenging situations

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support decision-making

• Experience working in international and/or matrix organizations is an advantage

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and procurement tools is considered a plus

• Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus

As an equal opportunity employer, Fuller Technologies embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply irrespective of sex, gender identity/expression, disability, sexual orientation, or age. The more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.

Application and contact

Please apply by clicking “apply” on this page. Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews - also on a virtual setting as required - on an ongoing basis so please apply as soon as possible.

No recruiters and unsolicited agency referrals, please.

Build a better world

Fuller Technologies helps build societies all over the world by contributing to the infrastructure needed for global economic growth. It is a big responsibility, and we are committed to driving growth while minimising environmental impact. To achieve this, your skills, your curiosity, and your drive for change are important. Together in our diverse team, we collaborate in an inclusive and supportive environment to discover further ways to economic and environmental success.

For further information on Fuller Technologies' business and services, visit https://www.fuller-technologies.com/