Head of Procurement Excellence; m​/w​/d

Zeppelin Group:
Procurement
Reporting line:
Vice President Procurement

Location:

Steinhausen, Switzerland
Travel: approx. 20-30% international

The Head of Procurement Excellence is responsible for driving strategic development, standardization, and continuous improvement of procurement across the organization. This role focuses on purchasing strategy, governance, data-driven decision-making, and capability building.

• Lead the introduction and continuous development of procurement systems (e.g. P2P suites, sourcing tools) and drive global roll-out and adoption across all Group countries and SBUs
• Develop, refine and implement strategies and standards in Group's procurement - always with a focus on efficiency, transparency, and sustainability
• Drive the implementation of sustainable procurement strategies (e.g., based on ESG criteria and the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act) with conviction and expertise
• Manage complex projects related to procurement strategies, governance, and tool landscapes, and serve as a key point of contact for our global procurement community
• Dive innovation in procurement and actively assume governance responsibilities within the global network
• Document processes, develop corporate standards, and oversee their implementation across our global subsidiaries
• Purchasing Controlling & Data Analytics - Define and implement a comprehensive KPI framework for procurement and ensure consistent, high-quality data collection across all business units
• Establish global reporting standards and dashboards (e.g., savings, performance, ESG metrics) and drive data transparency and analytics-based decision-making

• A degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Business, Engineering, Economics or equivalent qualification
• Extensive relevant professional experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or procurement excellence
• Proven track record in purchasing strategy, controlling, or transformation initiatives
• Experience in managing cross-functional or global projects and strong project management and change-management capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Initial leadership experience preferred
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities w/ deep understanding of procurement processes, KPIs, and governance
• Experience with procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Ariba, Jaggaer)
• Business fluent English; additional languages are an advantage

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