Head of Procurement Digitalization & AI (m/f/d)

the Voith Group; Heidenheim an der Brenz; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working models

Health & well-being programs

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Voith Group, a global technology leader, seeks a Head of Procurement Digitalization & AI (m/f/d) in Heidenheim. You will shape global procurement digitalization, drive AI initiatives, and lead a diverse team across international interfaces.

Responsibilities include defining strategy, implementing PurONE and procureCA, delivering dashboards with Data Analytics, and enabling data-driven decision-making. Fluent German/English required, occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field and several years in procurement, digitalization or business transformation.
• Proven leadership experience in international procurement environments.
• Strong knowledge of digital procurement processes and platforms.
• Experience delivering AI initiatives and data analytics in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve global procurement digitalization and AI strategy.
• Define standards, governance, and change management for digital solutions.
• Lead analytics, KPI management, and reporting for data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with Data Analytics & Data Science to build dashboards.
• Coordinate global training and enablement for procurement teams.

Skills

Procurement Digitalization

Leadership & Stakeholder Mgmt

German & English fluency

Strategy & Execution

Education

Master's degree in Business Informatics / CS / Business Admin or related

Tools

Power BI

PurONE

procureCA

Job description

Head of Procurement Digitalization & AI (m/f/d) Job Description

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4.8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

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Head of Procurement Digitalization & AI (m/f/d)
Job ID 79108 | Location Heidenheim

Your Responsibilities

• Own and continuously enhance the global procurement and eProcurement system landscape, including PurONE and procureCA.
• Define and drive the global digitalization and AI strategy for Procurement, ensuring long-term business impact and adoption.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement digitalization and AI use cases that create measurable value across the global procurement organization.
• Establish and govern global standards, governance frameworks, and change management initiatives for digital procurement solutions.
• Accelerate the digital transformation of procurement processes and the adoption of advanced procurement technologies worldwide.
• Serve as the central point of contact for global support and continuous improvement of procurement and eProcurement systems.
• Lead Procurement Analytics, KPI management, and management reporting to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with Corporate Data Analytics & Data Science to develop impactful dashboards, insights, and reporting solutions.
• Design and coordinate global training and enablement programs to strengthen digital capabilities within Procurement.
• Lead, develop, and inspire the Procurement Digitalization & AI team, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Several years of professional and leadership experience in Procurement, Digitalization, eProcurement, Business Transformation, or a related area.
• Strong expertise in digital procurement processes, procurement technologies, and eProcurement platforms.
• Proven experience in delivering digitalization and AI initiatives within an international business environment.
• Solid knowledge of Data Analytics, KPI management, and Business Intelligence; experience with Power BI is an advantage.
• Strategic and analytical mindset combined with a strong execution focus and results orientation.
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder management, project leadership, and change management across complex transformation programs.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to engage and influence diverse international stakeholders.
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel internationally on an occasional basis (less than 10%).

We offer you an international working environment with an open and inclusive company culture. In addition, you can expect flexible working models, sustainable development opportunities and various offers for the compatibility of family and career as well as health and well-being.

Your personal contact

J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG | VZS

Global Business Services HR EMEA

Talent Acquisition Team | Selin Djini

voith.com/career

Job ID 79108