Overall Purpose of the Role
As the Procurement Team Leader & Supply Chain Center of Excellence, you will be at the forefront of driving our digital transformation journey within our global procurement and supply chain organization. You will lead a high-performing team dedicated to process excellence, digitalization, and cross-functional improvement. Collaborating closely with the Head of Global Procurement & Supply Chain Excellence – Digitalization & Systems, you will play a critical role in enhancing our processes, systems, and organizational capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, inspire, and develop the CoE team to deliver outstanding results and foster a culture of continuous professional growth and collaboration.
- Create an engaging and supportive work environment that encourages innovation.
Digitalization & Transformation
- Manage and execute digitalization and transformation projects across Procurement & Supply Chain, from conception to successful delivery.
- Oversee all phases of project planning, execution, progress tracking, and stakeholder coordination.
Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Ensure clear, consistent, and targeted communication, including management-ready reporting and structured updates.
- Align stakeholders on key initiatives and drive buy-in for project objectives and outcomes.
Resource & Capacity Planning
- Oversee effective resource and capacity planning within the CoE to ensure efficient allocation of tasks and projects.
Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Champion best practices in procurement and supply chain processes, supporting operational teams in driving continuous improvement.
- Lead and support process standardization, documentation, and capability development.
Strategic Partnership
- Serve as a trusted partner to the Head of Global Procurement & Supply Chain Excellence – Digitalization & Systems, ensuring strong alignment with strategic priorities.
Project Leadership
- Take full ownership of dedicated digitalization projects, acting as the responsible project lead.
Operational Support
- Develop strong relationships with internal “customers” and stakeholders.
- Support the annual budget process as required.
- Address ad-hoc queries from key stakeholders promptly and effectively.
Requirements & Qualifications
- University or college degree in Economics or Engineering.
- Strong affinity for end-to-end production processes (S2C, P2P, supply planning, warehouse and goods receipt, master data such as BOM).
- 4–6 years of operational procurement experience (production or non-production), ideally gained in on-site/plant environments and Shared Service Centers (SSC).
- Minimum 2–3 years in building or managing centralized purchasing functions, preferably within a service center.
- At least 3–5 years of managerial experience, leading and developing teams.
- Demonstrated experience in service-driven, customer-oriented environments (SSC experience highly regarded).
- Proven track record of successful process migrations.
- Strong expertise in change management and process implementation.
- Experience in process standardization and documentation is advantageous.
- Exceptional project management and multi-project leadership skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
- Advanced user of MS Excel (including basic formulas and pivot tables).
- Proficiency in SAP and S4/HANA is preferred.
- Fluent in English.
- German language skills are an advantage.
This is a unique opportunity to be a catalyst for digital and operational excellence in a global setting. If innovation, leadership, and process improvement are your passion, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact.
What we offer
- Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility for remote work (occasional in-person attendance required)
- Opportunities for professional growth through engaging work, including the development and implementation of innovative processes and tools
- Convenient office location within a modern business facility
- Comprehensive benefits package, featuring private health insurance, sports memberships, flexible monthly allowances, special occasion bonuses, performance-based incentives, and more
