Recruitment

Recruitment | Big Fish Sp. z o.o.

CPO and Procurement Leadership Recruitment

Big Fish Poland specializes in executive search and recruitment within Procurement—from Strategic Buyers and Category Leaders to Procurement Directors and CPOs.

We recruit for regional and global organizations where the Procurement function is accountable for cost structure, supply risk management, and the execution of business strategy.

We focus on roles with a direct impact on financial performance, cost levels, and strategic decision-making within the organization.

How We Deliver Executive Search Projects in Procurement

Each search process begins with an analysis of:

  • the role’s business objectives,
  • scope of responsibility and level of decision-making authority,
  • the structure of the procurement team,
  • expected outcomes within the first 12–24 months.

Based on this, we:

  • define a competency profile aligned with the actual requirements of the role,
  • conduct market mapping and direct outreach to candidates,
  • perform in-depth competency assessments (analysis of business decisions, case studies, experience in regional and global structures),
  • support the organization during the onboarding of the selected leader.

Scope of Roles We Recruit

We recruit strategic roles in Procurement, including:

  • Strategic Buyer,
  • Category Manager / Category Leader,
  • Regional / Global Category Leader,
  • Procurement Director / Head of Procurement,
  • Chief Procurement Officer (CPO).

Why Big Fish

  • Exclusive focus on Procurement – we specialize in one function and understand its impact on EBIT, KPIs, and risk management,
  • Projects led by experienced consultants – each process is delivered directly by a consultant specializing in procurement recruitment,
  • Upfront analysis before launch – we validate role expectations against market realities, compensation levels, and candidate availability,
  • Access to passive candidates – for over 20 years, we have built relationships within the procurement community across Poland and Europe.

Planning to hire a CPO, Procurement Director, or Category Leader? Let’s discuss the role context and expected outcomes.

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