Head of Procurement Excellence (m/w/d)

Zeppelin Cat; Steinhausen; Remote; CHF 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Zeppelin Group in Steinhausen (Zurich) is seeking a Head of Procurement Excellence to drive strategic development, standardization, and continuous improvement of procurement globally. You will lead systems rollout, KPI frameworks, and governance across SBUs, while advancing sustainable procurement aligned with ESG criteria and regulatory requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional project management, and deep procurement expertise with ERP experience.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with procurement KPIs.
• Experience with cross-functional/global projects and change management.

Aufgaben

• Lead the introduction and continuous development of procurement systems (P2P suites, sourcing tools) and drive global adoption across all Group countries and SBUs.
• Develop, refine and implement procurement strategies and standards focusing on efficiency, transparency, and sustainability.
• Drive sustainable procurement initiatives based on ESG criteria and due diligence acts.
• Manage complex global projects in governance, tooling, and procurement transformations.
• Define and implement KPI framework and global reporting standards for procurement data.

Jobbeschreibung

## Head of Procurement Excellence (m/w/d)Apply: Steinhausen (Zug): Full time: Posted Today: JR\\_19054**Zeppelin Group:** Procurement **Reporting line:** Vice President Procurement **Location:** Steinhausen, Switzerland **Travel:** approx. 20-30% international**ABOUT THE ROLE** The Head of Procurement Excellence is responsible for driving strategic development, standardization, and continuous improvement of procurement across the organization. This role focuses on purchasing strategy, governance, data-driven decision-making, and capability building.**YOUR TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES*** 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**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR*** A degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Business, Engineering, Economics or equivalent qualification* Extensive relevant professional 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 and strong project management and change-management capabilities* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills* Initial leadership experience preferred* Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities w/ deep understanding of procurement processes, KPIs, and governance* Experience with procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Ariba, Jaggaer)* Business fluent English; additional languages are an advantageThe exact title may change in the following.