Global Head Procurement Equipment (gn)

Oerlikon; Wohlen; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Compensation package

Tech center 2027

International exposure

Open culture

Development opportunities

Autonomy

Zusammenfassung

Oerlikon in Switzerland is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to define OSS equipment procurement policy and drive group directives. You will manage global category teams, optimize e-procurement usage, and shape purchasing objectives with top management.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in procurement, SAP expertise, fluency in English, German okay, and willingness to travel. This role offers a high-tech environment and strong development opportunities.

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

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

English fluency

German conversation

Leadership

Ausbildung

Purchasing/SCM education

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

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

Interested? We look forward to meeting you.

For this vacancy, applications submitted by recruitment agencies cannot be considered. Thank you for your understanding.

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. Head-quartered 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.

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