Head of Procurement Excellence (m/w/d)

Zeppelin Rental GmbH; Zug; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will lead the introduction and adoption of P2P suites and sourcing tools, while advancing sustainable procurement in line with ESG and due diligence obligations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Engineering, Economics or equivalent.
• Extensive procurement experience with strategic sourcing or procurement excellence.
• Experience leading cross-functional/global projects and change-management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and rollout of procurement systems and governance across the group.
• Define and implement procurement strategies, standards, and KPIs with a focus on efficiency and transparency.
• Drive sustainable procurement strategies aligned with ESG criteria and due diligence acts.
• Manage complex global procurement projects and governance within the global network.
• Develop corporate standards and dashboards for savings, performance, and ESG metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Ariba

Jaggaer

Job description

Zeppelin Group: ProcurementReporting line: Vice President ProcurementLocation: Steinhausen, SwitzerlandTravel: approx. 20-30% internationalABOUT THE ROLEThe 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 & RESPONSIBILITIESLead 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 SBUsDevelop, refine and implement strategies and standards in Group’s procurement - always with a focus on efficiency, transparency, and sustainabilityDrive the implementation of sustainable procurement strategies (e.g., based on ESG criteria and the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act) with conviction and expertiseManage complex projects related to procurement strategies, governance, and tool landscapes, and serve as a key point of contact for our global procurement communityDive innovation in procurement and actively assume governance responsibilities within the global networkDocument processes, develop corporate standards, and oversee their implementation across our global subsidiariesPurchasing Controlling & Data Analytics - Define and implement a comprehensive KPI framework for procurement and ensure consistent, high-quality data collection across all business unitsEstablish global reporting standards and dashboards (e.g., savings, performance, ESG metrics) and drive data transparency and analytics-based decision-makingWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORA degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Business, Engineering, Economics or equivalent qualificationExtensive relevant professional experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or procurement excellenceProven track record in purchasing strategy, controlling, or transformation initiativesExperience in managing cross-functional or global projects and strong project management and change-management capabilitiesExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsInitial leadership experience preferredStrong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities w/ deep understanding of procurement processes, KPIs, and governanceExperience 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.