Global Head Procurement Equipment

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

Global Head Procurement Equipment

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

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

Work details

• Work location 5610 Wohlen AG (AG)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start By agreement
• Employment duration Permanent

Application method

• By online Online form

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.