Interim Global Events Lead

Step into a high-impact global leadership role where procurement meets innovation and events. You'll drive a flagship program that spans all purchasing categories, forging strategic partnerships with suppliers, start-ups, and thought leaders to deliver groundbreaking solutions in efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. A key highlight of this role is the planning and execution of a premier annual event, bringing together top executives and decision-makers from around the world.

As the face of this initiative, you'll collaborate with internal teams and external partners, track program performance, and present results to senior leadership. This role offers a unique blend of strategic vision, procurement expertise, and event management skills to make a lasting impact on the future of business innovation.

Beschrijving

Responsibilities Inteirm Global Events Lead

This role emphasizes event leadership, strategic coordination, and collaboration at the highest level to deliver impactful results.The responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Event Management: Plan and execute a high-profile annual event for executives and external partners, collaborating with internal teams and agencies to ensure excellence;
• Content Creation: Develop event materials, including scripts, presentations, and videos. Lead alignment sessions to secure stakeholder buy-in and consistent messaging;
• Stakeholder Engagement: Manage governance structures, communications, and relationships with internal and external partners, ensuring program success;
• Performance Tracking: Create dashboards and reports using tools like PowerBI to monitor progress, risks, and metrics;
• Budget Oversight: Manage program budgets, conduct risk assessments, and plan contingencies;
• Process Optimization: Drive improvements in workflows, timelines, and overall efficiency.

Requirements

Requirements Inteirm Global Events Lead

The ideal candidate:

• Passion for leading large-scale global events and fostering cross-functional collaboration;
• Thrives in fast-paced, complex organizations with diverse stakeholders;
• Strong business acumen, with procurement or R&I expertise as a plus;
• Curiosity for innovation and alignment with the mission and products;
• Strong experience in managing global events, including content creation, logistics, and executive engagement;
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive impactful outcomes;
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with expertise in complex, international programs.

Salaris

The offer Interim Global Events Lead

Hourly rate for a freelance professional will be between €90 and €100 excluding VAT. If you feel as though this is a great opportunity for your career development, then let's get in contact! This will be a 9-month contract.

What will happen when you apply? Within four working days, we will let you know whether you are qualified for the position. If you do we will schedule an interview (digital or live). In this interview, we will inform you about the vacancy, the company, and the procedure. If we both agree this is a fitting opportunity we will introduce you to our client and continue to guide you through the whole application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruitment consultants. Every recruiter has a strong focus regarding his/her field of expertise. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both you, as the candidate, and the client.