Decision
Confidence
- From Search to Performance
Frank Godbersen & Partners conducts Permanent Search assignments across Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations
A rigorous search and selection process combined with long-term commitment beyond the appointment
Discuss a Search assignment
Why our approach is different
Quality backed by commitment
A successful appointment is not simply about identifying a qualified candidate.
Our Search process is designed to create confidence in the decision — and stay involved after the appointment has been made.
Comprehensive
We search the relevant market broadly and systematically.
Rigorous
Candidates are assessed through multiple interviews, stakeholder involvement and professional references.
Transparent
The client receives a clear basis for comparing and selecting the strongest candidates.
Committed
FG&P stays involved throughout onboarding and the agreed guarantee period.
A rigorous search process
From market mapping to final appointment
1. Define
Role, business context, success criteria and stakeholder expectations.
2. Search
Comprehensive identification and direct approach across the relevant market.
3. Assess
Structured FG&P interviews and evaluation against the agreed criteria.
4. Shortlist
Typically 5+ qualified candidates presented for client consideration.
5. Select
Client interviews with relevant stakeholders and structured final evaluation.
6. Validate
3–5 professional references and final appointment support.
Beyond the appointment
From Search to Performance
Our involvement continues after the employment contract is signed.
Onboarding
Structured support during the first three months.
Follow-up
Regular dialogue with the appointed leader and relevant stakeholders.
Performance
Expectations, integration and early issues are addressed before they become larger problems.
Guarantee
12 or 18 month replacement guarantee, depending on the agreed mandate.
Fixed fee. Clear commitment
A fixed agreed fee
The fee is agreed before the assignment begins and remains fixed throughout the Search.
No percentage discussions with the client. No fee changes because the final candidate earns more than initially expected.
Payment is divided into four instalments, reflecting our involvement from Search through onboarding and follow-up.
Functional focus
Procurement · Supply Chain · Operations
Typical assignments include:
Procurement
CPO · Procurement Director · Head of Procurement
Supply
Chain
CSCO · Supply Chain Director · Head of Supply Chain · Logistics Leadership
Operations
COO · Operations Director · Plant Manager · Production Leadership
With particular relevance for manufacturing and industrial companies
When Search follows Interim
Interim now. Permanent when ready.
A sudden leadership gap does not always allow time for a permanent appointment.
FG&P can provide experienced Interim leadership first and conduct the Permanent Search in parallel or when the organisation is ready.
Quality backed by commitment
We commit to the quality of both the search process and the appointment.
FG&P remains involved throughout onboarding and the agreed guarantee period.
12 or 18 month replacement guarantee.
One partner. One point of contact. Commitment beyond the appointment.