Are you ready to lead a high-performing team and drive smarter procurement processes across Europe? Apply now to make an impact and grow with Essity.
As Procurement Team Leader, you will lead a team responsible for SAP Ariba, Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC), and EUDR-related activities. You will ensure high-quality service delivery across procurement administration while acting as a key partner to stakeholders across Europe. This role combines leadership, operational execution, and process expertise, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and performance aligned with strategic targets.
Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop Procurement Administrators to drive performance, engagement, and capability growth.
Process Governance: Validate supplier requests and registration questionnaires, ensuring compliance with procurement standards.
PR Validation: Review and distribute purchase requisitions, ensuring alignment with correct buying channels and providing guidance to stakeholders.
Supplier Enablement: Act as key contact for SAP Business Network enablement and Ariba SCC, supporting supplier onboarding.
Helpdesk Management: Oversee SAP Ariba Helpdesk activities and follow up on ServEss tickets to ensure timely resolution.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders across Europe to support procurement processes and system usage.
Continuous Improvement: Identify and drive automation and efficiency improvements within procurement administration.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional education.
Proven experience in procurement with at least 2+ years managing teams.
Experience with SAP Ariba, SAP Business Network, or similar procurement systems is an advantage.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coach, present, and influence
Fluent in English, both written and spoken - All Applicants are requested to deliver their CV in English language
At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards.
Located in the heart of Lisbon, our office offers a vibrant and multicultural environment with easy access to public transport and local amenities. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values diversity and inclusion.
09 ago. 2026
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Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.
Our leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!
