Head of Procurement Excellence (m/w/d)

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 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 advantage

The exact title may change in the following. The Zeppelin Group is a global sales and service provider with extensive industry expertise in the fields of construction, drive and energy. The company’s success is built on its established brands Zeppelin Cat, Zeppelin Rental, and Zeppelin Power Systems as well as its plant engineering division, Zeppelin Systems. Zeppelin supports its customers with a comprehensive portfolio of services – ranging from consulting, engineering and sales to rental and project solutions as well as service, maintenance and digital solutions. With approx. 12,000 employees in 29 countries, Zeppelin is a high-performing, globally positioned group. In the 2025 fiscal year, Zeppelin generated revenue of 4.4 billion euros. The holding company is Zeppelin GmbH, with its legal domicile in Friedrichshafen; the corporate headquarters are located in Garching near Munich. The Zeppelin Group is owned by the Zeppelin Foundation. For more information, visit http://zeppelin.com