Global Head Procurement Equipment

Job-Room; Wohlen; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Excellent social benefits

Open corporate culture

High autonomy and responsibility

Zusammenfassung

Oerlikon in Wohlen (AG) leads global OSS Equipment Procurement with a focus on policy, strategy, and supplier management. The role will implement directives and optimize direct materials, e-procurement, tools, and systems while developing the procurement organization.

Global category management and efficient ERP usage are key. You will monitor purchasing objectives, manage costs, and collaborate across departments, with travel as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Technical or business education with training in purchasing or SCM; CIPS or similar certifications are a plus.
• At least 5 years of industry and job-specific management experience, including 3 years in the subject area.
• Sound methodical competence in procurement and ERP platforms, especially SAP.
• Experience in complex matrix organizations.
• Fluency in English; conversational German required; basic German knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and diplomacy skills.
• Willingness to travel for shorter and longer stays abroad.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Social skills

Fluent English

German knowledge

Ausbildung

Education in purchasing or SCM

CIPS or equivalent certification

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Global Head Procurement Equipment (gn)

At our location in Wohlen (AG) and from 2027 in Hausen (AG), we are looking for an innovative personality!

Your responsibilities

• 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

Your profile

• 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

We Offer

• Attractive compensation package with excellent social benefits
• A state‑of‑the‑art production and technology center for thermal coating, opening in Hausen (AG) in 2027
• A diverse and challenging role within an internationally oriented high‑tech company
• An open corporate culture and a friendly, collaborative team
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• A high degree of autonomy and responsibility in an attractive working environment

We look forward to meeting you.

About Oerlikon

Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high‑performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Headquartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with around 10,000 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2025. We offer a wide variety of job profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential — guided by our core values of integrity, team spirit, excellence and innovation.