Department Head Purchasing managing materials and service procurement for the organization. Leading negotiations and strategic purchasing initiatives with a focus on digitalization and process optimization.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the procurement of materials and services for the entire organization as well as for the operationally managed subsidiaries
Overall responsibility for procurement, including optimizing purchasing processes
Conducting major negotiations, tenders, and procurement-related projects
Advancing digitalization, automation, and AI-supported processes in procurement
Managing performance through KPIs, target setting and budget control
Point of contact for internal departments, external suppliers, and customers
Requirements
Completed technical or university degree in a relevant field
Several years of professional experience in strategic procurement, materials and services purchasing
Good working knowledge of SAP R/3 and S/4
Willingness to take responsibility, team orientation, and strong communication skills
Proven leadership ability
Assertiveness, organizational talent, and interpersonal skills
Benefits
A team that supports each other and communicates openly
Colleagues who share their knowledge and an environment where you can ask questions and your opinion counts
High degree of autonomy, room for your own ideas and projects you can actively shape
Leaders who work collaboratively across departments toward our goals
A culture where mistakes are allowed and appreciation is valued
Tasks that directly impact people’s lives in the region and work with social value (e.g., security of supply, digitalization, sustainability)
Structured onboarding and a genuine induction
Modern technologies and tools, and clearly defined processes
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