Head of Group; m​/f​/d Spare Parts

The Decarbon Technologies segment is positioning itself as a technology leader for the energy transition and showcasing its credentials as a 'green industrial powerhouse’ with extensive capabilities for the green transformation. It comprises the thyssenkrupp rothe erde, thyssenkrupp nucera, thyssenkrupp Uhde and thyssenkrupp Polysius businesses. thyssenkrupp rothe erde is the world’s No. 1 supplier of the latest generation of bearings, with which it is making the energy transition possible.

thyssenkrupp nucera is one of the world's leading providers of electrolysis plants for the production of green hydrogen. thyssenkrupp Uhde is a global technology leader in the ammonia value chain (including ammonia cracking), where production will increasingly be through green methods in the future. thyssenkrupp Polysius is one of the pioneers for the climate-neutral transformation of the cement industry with its green technologies, such as the patented oxyfuel technology.

The businesses combine many years of experience, in-depth expertise in international plant engineering, an extensive installed base and close customer relationships. Approximately 15,000 employees work in the segment, which generated sales of around 3.4 billion euros in fiscal 2022/2023.

thyssenkrupp Uhde combines unique technological expertise and decades of global experience in the engineering, procurement, construction and service of chemical plants. We develop innovative processes and products for a more sustainable future and thus contribute to the long-term success of our customers in almost all areas of the chemical industry. Our portfolio includes leading technologies for the production of base chemicals, fertilizers and polymers as well as complete value chains for green hydrogen and sustainable chemicals.

• Shaping and leading the spare parts group and reporting directly to the Global Head of Service Execution, ensuring alignment with global organizational goals and standards.
• Building up the organization for 2 years operational spare parts (2
  
  YOSP) and the common spare parts.
• Developing and implementing a global spare parts tool.
• Fostering long-term customer engagement by development and execution of service spare parts contracts.
• Ensuring alignment with new build sales with regards to 2
  
  YOSP being strongly positioned either in the new build contract or in a separate service contract.
• Ensuring efficient processes, high quality service delivery, and seamless collaboration between technical and customer-facing teams.
• Developing a database and AI based tool for handling spare parts in a proactive manner towards clients and ensuring required input from manufacturers.
• Developing and implementing strategies to widen the spare parts scope of know how intensive components.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Technical Service, procurement and the technical disciplines.
• Defining and monitoring KPIs for the spare parts business.

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in process engineering, mechanical engineering or a similar qulaification.
• Proven leadership experience managing technical and customer-facing teams.
• Minimum of 10 years in engineering roles within chemical production companies or EPC companies with experience in specifying & purchasing spare parts, knowledge in warehousing.
• Experience in driving global spare parts business from proposal to execution.
• Proven track record in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.
• Experience in sales management incl. Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
• Knowledge in QM-systems including development of resulting working instructions.
• Proven skills in spare parts contract development and execution.
• Excellent communication skills in English language.
• In-depth knowledge of methods for process optimization.

We work together closely and respect each other, for over 200 years now and up till today. If that is just as important to you as it is to us, please apply online now under specification of your salary requirement and your notice period
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It goes without saying, that we would like to offer attractive working conditions. This includes for example:

• Performance-based remuneration
• Flexible and family-friendly working time models and the option of mobile working
• Attractive company pension scheme with the option of investing part of your gross remuneration in your future with tax advantages
• Group-wide and Uhde-internal training programs from individual training courses to clearly defined development paths
• Comprehensive health and prevention services, e.g., thyssenkrupp internal health campaigns, sports groups, and participation in the Employee Assistance Program
• Sustainable mobility benefits: free charging infrastructure for electric cars and e-bikes, company bicycle leasing, and a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket
• Corporate benefits with numerous discounts for leisure, technology, travel, and more
• Community & team culture: regular team and company events strengthen our…