Global Head of Procurement — Strategic Global Sourcing Leader

Oerlikon; Wohlen; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

State-of-the-art center in Hausen (AG)

International exposure

Open corporate culture

Development opportunities

Autonomy and responsibility

Zusammenfassung

Oerlikon in Wohlen (AG) is seeking a Global Head of Procurement Equipment to lead OSS equipment procurement strategy, align with group directives, and drive a high-performance global organization.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement leadership, SAP experience, English fluent, German conversational, and willingness to travel. You will shape policy, optimize processes, and build cross-functional teams across borders.

Qualifikationen

• Technical or business education with professional training in purchasing or supply chain management; CIPS or similar certifications would be an advantage
• At least 5 years of industry and job-specific management experience, including 3 years in the subject area
• Sound methodical competence in the area of procurement
• Work experience in complex matrix organizations
• Long-term experience in the use of state-of-the-art ERP systems (SAP)
• Business fluent in English, conversational level in German required; working knowledge of German is a plus
• Excellent negotiation skills and diplomacy
• Excellent presentation and social skills to build collaborations across departments
• Willingness to travel for shorter and longer stays abroad

Aufgaben

• Determination of the OSS Equipment Procurement policy and strategy in alignment with segment management and group directives
• Implementation of group directives concerning direct materials, e-procurement, organization, supplier quality, tools and systems
• Management and further development of an effective procurement organization
• Identification, initialization and management of global category management teams
• Ensure efficient use of existing eProcurement systems
• Definition, harmonization and optimization of relevant purchasing processes
• Definition and monitoring of the purchasing objectives
• Cost responsibility of the procurement department

Kenntnisse

English fluency

German knowledge

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Technical or business education in purchasing or supply chain management

CIPS certification (advantage)

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Oerlikon in Wohlen (AG) is seeking a Global Head of Procurement Equipment to lead OSS equipment procurement strategy, align with group directives, and drive a high-performance global organization.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement leadership, SAP experience, English fluent, German conversational, and willingness to travel. You will shape policy, optimize processes, and build cross-functional teams across borders.