Lead - Logistics Procurement Excellence

ONCH; Zürich; On-site; CHF 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ON.com LLC in Zürich, Switzerland, seeks a Lead Logistics Procurement Excellence to define and scale our Logistics Procurement CoE. You will drive maturity across the organization, standardize processes, and establish best practices that enable On to scale efficiently.

You will partner with indirect procurement and Finance, IT, and Legal to lead cross-category synergies, implement a best-in-class sourcing toolkit, and manage the KPI dashboard to show value creation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement excellence, category management, or project management in fast-paced environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical mindset and data-driven business case skills.
• Excellent English; additional languages a plus.
• Hands-on with procurement tools (Coupa, Ariba) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the roadmap for Logistics Procurement Excellence and CoE.
• Identify cross-category synergies with other indirect procurement areas (IT, Marketing, Facilities).
• Standardize internal policies, SOPs, and reporting.
• Champion a best-in-class sourcing toolkit and contract management standards.
• Drive digital transformation with Coupa and reporting automation.
• Manage stakeholder meetings across Finance, IT, and Legal to align goals.
• Own the KPI dashboard and provide ad-hoc reporting for leadership.

Skills

Procurement excellence

Category management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Data-driven analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Coupa

Ariba

MS Office

Job description

In ShortAs our Lead Logistics Procurement Excellence, you will be responsible for building and scaling our Logistics Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE). Your primary focus will be driving operational maturity across the logistics procurement organization, fostering synergies between logisticsProcurement categories, and establishing the best practices that enable On to scale efficiently.Your MissionCenter of Excellence (CoE) Strategy: Define and lead the roadmap for Logistics Procurement Excellence, ensuring the team has the right tools, processes, and governance to succeed.Synergy Identification: Partner with other Indirect Procurement categories (IT, Marketing, Facilities, etc.) to identify cross-category cost-saving opportunities and process efficiencies.Process Standardization: Create and standardize internal logistics procurement policies, SOPs, and reporting to drive continuous visibility and accountability.Best Practice Implementation: Establish and champion a \"best-in-class\" sourcing toolkit, including standardized RFP templates, negotiation playbooks, and contract management standards.Digital Transformation: Act as the business partner for indirect procurement technology (Coupa), driving user adoption and the automation of reporting and business processes.Stakeholder Management: Facilitate regular meetings with stakeholders from Finance, IT, and Legal to ensure logistics procurement alignment on global goals and compliance.Performance Management: Own the logistics procurement KPI dashboard, providing ad-hoc reporting and analysis to give leadership visibility into value creation and project critical paths.Change Management: Act as a change agent, training new and existing team members on logistics procurement tools and maintaining updated training materials.Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek business optimization opportunities to drive sustainable cost savings and build data-driven business cases to support recommendations.Your StoryRelevant Experience: You bring 5+ years of experience in procurement excellence, category management, or project management in fast-paced environments, backed by a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.Strategic & Analytical Mindset: You excel at conducting operational root-cause analyses to elevate logistics procurement maturity, optimize processes, and build compelling, data-driven business cases.Stakeholder Management & Influence: You quickly establish trust and credibility across diverse global teams, engaging executive-level stakeholders with strong business judgment, discretion, and tact.Change Leadership & Resilience: You act as a persistent change agent, navigating organizational shifts with resilience, diplomacy, and a proactive problem-solving attitude.Accountability & Project Delivery: You serve as a single source of truth, expertly tracking critical action items, driving data-intensive projects, and aligning cross-functional teams.Technical Proficiency: You are hands-on with modern procurement tools (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, or similar platforms) and possess expert proficiency in MS Office applications.Communication & Languages: You have excellent English communication skills (both written and verbal) to work effectively across global and remote teams; proficiency in additional languages is a strong plus.Mindset & Brand Affinity: You bring an energetic, positive, and collaborative approach with a genuine passion for On and its mission.Your TeamYou are part of the Global Supply Chain team, reporting into the Head of Distribution & Logistics Procurement. In this role, you will work and collaborate with various functions, including Indirect Procurement, Finance, IT, and Legal. You will be a key partner to the global Indirect Procurement team, actively collaborating with team members across both regional and global teams to drive a unified logistics procurement strategy.On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.