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The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, with completion estimated for mid-2027.\nJob Title Process Excellence & Digital Enablement Director\nFunction Procurement\nScope Global\nCountry Location and Worksite Details Netherlands - Hofplein 19, Rotterdam\nSalary range: € 100.800- € 138.600gross per year, depending on experience and internal peer positioning.\nJOB PURPOSE\nThis role exists to define the enterprise Procurement process-excellence and digital-enablement strategy, setting the operating model, process standards, governance and investment priorities for execution across portfolios, Business Groups and markets. The role acts as a strategic adviser and healthy challenger to the CPO and Procurement Leadership Team, bringing external insight and new thinking on processes, data, technology, analytics and AI. 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