Global Vice President Procurement (f/m/d)

Talantir; München; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Flexible working hours

Company pension plan

Childcare allowance

Tax-free benefits in kind

Training opportunities

Job summary

Yunex Traffic sucht eine/n Manager/in Beschaffung und SCM, der/die die globale Beschaffungsorganisation führt, Strategien definiert und Standards international umsetzt. Sie arbeiten eng mit Fachbereichen zusammen und treiben Digitalisierung, Automatisierung und Wertschöpfung voran.

Sie bringen mindestens 10 Jahre Führungserfahrung im strategischen Beschaffungswesen mit, idealerweise im EPC-Bereich, sowie starke Kommunikations- und Coaching-Fähigkeiten auf Deutsch und Englisch.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategic procurement leadership roles with international experience.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking with a results-driven mindset.
• Deep understanding of product, service and project (EPC) business, incl. manufacturing.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with continuous improvement focus.
• Proven track record driving and implementing organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Head global Procurement and regional teams including Global Commodity Management.
• Define global procurement strategy aligned with business and stakeholders.
• Lead transformation through digitalization, automation, and process improvements.
• Define and enforce global procurement standards and guidelines.
• Contribute to Yunex Traffic programs like Sustainability, and manage KPIs.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Influencing

English

German

Education

University degree in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Standort:

München, DE, 81739 Leipzig, DE, 04103 Hamburg, DE, 22525 Mannheim, DE, 68309 Frankfurt am Main, DE, 65929 Duesseldorf, DE, 40231 Berlin, DE, 13629

Art der Anstellung:

Vollzeit

Career Level:

Manager

Job Familie:

Beschaffung, SCM und Logistik

Veröffentlichungsdatum:

13.07.2026

Uniting What’s Next In Traffic.

Leads the global, strategic Procurement organization, defines and implements Procurement strategy, standards and guidelines for Yunex Traffic globally.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Heads the global Procurement organization and leads all related management and staff. This includes the global as well as the regional Procurement teams, including the Global Commodity Management team for Direct and Indirect as well as the Methods, Process and Digitalization team
• Defines the procurement strategy for Yunex Traffic globally in close alignment with the business and all functional stakeholders – considering ToCo, availability, quality, technology & innovation as well as sustainability aspects
• Acts as a role model and proactively leads transformation of organization and workforce, especially with regards to digitalization, automation, value chain orchestration, diversity, process improvements, required skill set of staff etc
• Defines and ensures implementation of Procurement standards, regulations and guidelines globally – including all strategic procurement, sourcing and operational purchasing activities
• Manages and contributes to overarching Yunex Traffic programs and initiatives, such as Sustainability
• Responsible for the global purchasing volume, cost of the Procurement organization and related other KPIs; delivers targeted results
• Acts as personal advisor to Yunex Traffic’s Executives and Senior Management in all Procurement-related issues

Qualifications & Experience:

• You hold a university degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a comparable field – ideally complemented by an MBA or relevant certifications in procurement and supplier management
• 10y+ in strategic procurement leadership roles (direct and indirect) with strong international expertise
• Result driven, strategic and analytical thinker
• Deep understanding of product, service and project (EPC) business, incl. manufacturing
• Entrepreneurial and continuous-improvement mindset
• Proven track record driving and implementing change
• Excellent communication, influencing and coaching skills
• Excellent knowledge in contract and supplier lifecycle management
• Strong English and German communication skills required

We offer:

• An open and diverse corporate culture where you can develop your strengths
• 30 days of vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Company pension plan and contribution to private pension provision
• Childcare allowance
• €40 tax-free monthly benefits in kind
• Extensive training opportunities at our Yunex Traffic Academy and on our online learning platform

About Us:

We are a global leader in intelligent transport systems with more than 3,500 passionate employees who pioneer, develop, create, install and maintain innovative road traffic and mobility solutions all over the world.

We make our roads smarter, safer and greener. The work we do enables cities, highways authorities and infrastructure operators to create a new world of mobility and makes cities more livable for everyone.

Our solutions range from traffic lights, tolling solutions and tunnel management to software, AI applications and the intelligent networking of all road users.

Become a Traffic Transformer and help us to continue transforming towns and cities all over the world.

Our Commitment:

At Yunex Traffic, the uniqueness of our people is our strength. Our people are at the heart of what we do and every voice, perspective and contribution is valued. The future of mobility needs people who think down different tracks and we empower our people to transform cities all over the world. Join us and make