Operational Procurement Team Leader - 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid/remote work opportunities

Competitive compensation

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi ABB Power Grids in Zürich is seeking an Operational Procurement Team Leader (80–100%). You will lead a team of procurement professionals and own end-to-end operational procurement processes.

You will mentor staff, optimize requisitions, POs, expediting and invoice resolution, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, logistics and finance to ensure timely supply. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5–7 years in procurement, SAP proficiency, and strong leadership.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 5–7 years in procurement with 2 years in leadership or supervision.
• Operational procurement experience in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Proficient in SAP and supplier relationship management.
• English and German language skills preferred for negotiation and coordination.

Aufgaben

• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals.
• Oversee end-to-end operational procurement processes: requisitions, POs, expediting, invoicing.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize delivery performance.
• Monitor procurement metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and finance to meet needs.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Negotiation

English (negotiation level)

German (B1)

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / related field

CIPS certification (plus)

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Operational Procurement Team Leader - 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity Lead and manage a team of procurement professionals to ensure efficient and effective operational procurement activities, supporting HITACHI ENERGY business objectives and supply chain optimization.

How you’ll make an impact

• Manage and mentor a team of procurement specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Oversee the end-to-end operational procurement process, including requisitioning, purchase order creation, expediting, and invoice resolution.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize delivery performance for assigned categories.
• Monitor key procurement metrics, analyze performance data, and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., engineering, manufacturing, logistics, finance, planning ) to understand their needs and ensure timely and effective supply.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function, leveraging best practices and technology.
• Resolve complex supplier issues effectively and efficiently.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in procurement, ideally with 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Proven experience in operational procurement within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices and supplier relationship management.
• Proficiency in SAP
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Certifications such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or equivalent are a plus.
• English on negotiation level, German should be B1

More about us

• You will do interesting and enriching work as part of a dynamic, passionate, and collaborative team committed to innovation and continuous improvement
• You will be stretched, encouraged, and supported to grow – we pride ourselves on providing strong learning and development opportunities
• We offer an environment that fosters collaboration, connection, and diversity of thought
• Our culture is one of a kind: come as you are and bring your unique attributes, passion, and drive to the design and management of Pensions & Benefits at Hitachi Energy, contributing to making us ‘the place to be’ and to our purpose of advancing a sustainable energy future for all
• Flexible working, including hybrid/remote working opportunities
• A competitive compensation and benefits package

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.