Global Procurement Excellence & ESG Strategy Lead

Zeppelin International AG; Steinhausen; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Zeppelin International AG in Steinhausen, Switzerland, is seeking a Head of Procurement Excellence to drive strategic development, standardization, and continuous improvement of procurement across the organization. You will lead global roll-outs of P2P systems and governance, define KPI frameworks, and build capabilities with a focus on efficiency, transparency, and ESG-aligned sourcing.

The role involves managing complex global projects, cross-functional collaboration, and shaping procurement

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or procurement excellence.
• Proven track record in purchasing strategy, controlling, or transformation initiatives.
• Experience in managing cross-functional or global projects with strong PM/change-management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Initial leadership experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with deep understanding of procurement processes, KPIs, governance.
• Experience with procurement tools and ERP systems (SAP, Coupa, Ariba, Jaggaer).
• Business fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Lead the introduction and continuous development of procurement systems (e.g. P2P suites, sourcing tools) and drive global roll-out and adoption across all Group countries and SBUs
• Develop, refine and implement strategies and standards in Group’s procurement - always with a focus on efficiency, transparency, and sustainability
• Drive the implementation of sustainable procurement strategies (e.g., based on ESG criteria and the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act) with conviction and expertise
• Manage complex projects related to procurement strategies, governance, and tool landscapes, and serve as a key point of contact for our global procurement community
• Dive innovation in procurement and actively assume governance responsibilities within the global network
• Document processes, develop corporate standards, and oversee their implementation across our global subsidiaries
• Purchasing Controlling & Data Analytics - Define and implement a comprehensive KPI framework for procurement and ensure consistent, high-quality data collection across all business units
• Establish global reporting standards and dashboards (e.g., savings, performance, ESG metrics) and drive data transparency and analytics-based decision-making

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Analytical mindset

Change management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Ariba

Jaggaer

Jobbeschreibung

Zeppelin International AG in Steinhausen, Switzerland, is seeking a Head of Procurement Excellence to drive strategic development, standardization, and continuous improvement of procurement across the organization. You will lead global roll-outs of P2P systems and governance, define KPI frameworks, and build capabilities with a focus on efficiency, transparency, and ESG-aligned sourcing.

The role involves managing complex global projects, cross-functional collaboration, and shaping procurement