Head of Procurement Excellence (m/w/d)

zeppelin; Steinhausen; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Zeppelin Group seeks a Head of Procurement Excellence to drive strategic development, standardization, and continuous improvement of procurement across the organization. The role focuses on purchasing strategy, governance, data-driven decision-making, and capability building.

You will lead the introduction and rollout of procurement systems, set standards, and push sustainable procurement aligned with ESG criteria. This is a global, cross-functional leadership opportunity with high visibility.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics or equivalent.
• Extensive procurement or strategic sourcing experience.
• Proven track record in purchasing strategy and governance.
• Experience leading global cross-functional projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Initial leadership experience preferred.
• Fluent English; additional languages an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Lead development and rollout of procurement systems (P2P, sourcing tools) globally.
• Define strategies and standards for efficient, transparent procurement.
• Drive sustainable procurement aligned with ESG and due diligence acts.
• Manage complex procurement projects and governance.
• Governance within global procurement network and data analytics.
• Document processes and establish global reporting standards.
• Develop KPI framework and dashboards for savings, ESG metrics.

Kenntnisse

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Change management

English fluent

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics

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.