A leading global company in the manufacturing industry is looking for a new Head of Strategic Sourcing. This company is a global technology group, developing a wide range of systems, products, services and digital applications. They are market leaders for energy, paper and automotive; with more than 20,000 employees across 60 countries around the world, the company offers an excellent international working environment. Moreover, the company offers exposure to some of the largest names across multiple industries as well as exciting new projects in hydrogen and electronic mobility.
Responsibilities
- Be a part of the global purchasing management team,
- Support and drive purchasing objectives with your team of project managers
- Initiate cost-savings activities, particularly throughout product development processes.
- Observe technical developments on the global procurement markets including benchmarking suppliers and products.
- Contribute to cross-departmental projects
Skills and Experience
- 5+ years professional procurement experience. Additional experience in project management and/or consulting
- Management experience, with direct and/or indirect reports
- Excellent communication skills - fluency in German and English
Benefits
- Greenfield position, allowing you the flexibility and autonomy to build out the function
- Excellent career progression prospects
- Opportunity be part of exciting new projects