Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) Corporate Strategic Procurement

Voith Group; Heidenheim an der Brenz; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Voith Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) Corporate Strategic Procurement to act as a trusted strategic advisor to the SVP Head of Purchasing. You will lead high-impact initiatives, develop executive-level materials, and coordinate global procurement projects across the Voith Group.

Requirements include a university degree in a related field, several years of strategic procurement and project management experience, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in strategic procurement, project management, management consulting, or a related function.
• Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional projects within an international environment.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to translate complex topics into clear strategies and actionable solutions.
• Experience creating executive presentations, board documents, and management decision papers.
• Fluent English is required; German language skills are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally on an occasional basis (approximately 10-20%).

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor and trusted sparring partner to the SVP Head of Purchasing Voith Group, supporting the continuous development of Corporate Strategic Procurement.
• Lead high-impact strategic initiatives and special projects across the Group, from concept development through successful implementation.
• Prepare, facilitate, and follow up on global procurement leadership meetings, steering committees, and governance forums.
• Develop management presentations, strategic analyses, executive decision papers, and actionable recommendations for senior leadership and executive boards.
• Represent Corporate Procurement in cross-functional Group projects and ensure effective knowledge transfer across the global procurement organization.
• Drive alignment of strategic topics between procurement teams, business units, and corporate functions on an international level.
• Shape and coordinate internal and external procurement communications, including strategy messages, newsletters, and global procurement events.
• Independently organize and moderate workshops, international procurement conferences, and leadership formats.
• Support the further development of procurement policies, processes, governance frameworks, and methodologies.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and successfully drive outcomes across a global matrix organization without direct disciplinary responsibility.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Project management

Management consulting

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable field

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.

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.

Support the Voith Group | Group Division Corporate Functions & Services as

Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) Corporate Strategic Procurement

Job ID 79107 | Location Heidenheim

Your Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor and trusted sparring partner to the SVP Head of Purchasing Voith Group, supporting the continuous development of Corporate Strategic Procurement.
• Lead high-impact strategic initiatives and special projects across the Group, from concept development through successful implementation.
• Prepare, facilitate, and follow up on global procurement leadership meetings, steering committees, and governance forums.
• Develop management presentations, strategic analyses, executive decision papers, and actionable recommendations for senior leadership and executive boards.
• Represent Corporate Procurement in cross-functional Group projects and ensure effective knowledge transfer across the global procurement organization.
• Drive alignment of strategic topics between procurement teams, business units, and corporate functions on an international level.
• Shape and coordinate internal and external procurement communications, including strategy messages, newsletters, and global procurement events.
• Independently organize and moderate workshops, international procurement conferences, and leadership formats.
• Support the further development of procurement policies, processes, governance frameworks, and methodologies.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and successfully drive outcomes across a global matrix organization without direct disciplinary responsibility.

Your Profile

• University degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable field.
• Several years of professional experience in strategic procurement, project management, management consulting, or a related function.
• Proven track record in leading complex, cross-functional projects within an international environment.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to translate complex topics into clear strategies and actionable solutions.
• Experience creating executive presentations, board documents, and management decision papers.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across different functions and leadership levels.
• Structured, independent, and results-oriented working style with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent facilitation, moderation, and stakeholder management skills combined with strong persuasive abilities.
• Fluent English skills are required; German language skills are considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally on an occasional basis (approximately 10-20%).

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

P&C Talent Acquisition Team | Selin Djini

voith.com/career

Job ID 79107