Responsibilities:
- Company-wide steering of strategic and tactical sourcing activities for global spend categories
- Leading of procurement initiatives in the area of the global category taken responsibility for Turboset (Steam/gas turbines and generators)
- Contribute to the implementation of the new target operating model for procurement
- Further develop and implement category strategy and respective steering mechanisms
- Development, negotiation and implementation of global contracts which will be used for operational sourcing activities internationally
- Collaboration with technical Co-Leads and further relevant stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the category strategy and approach
- Track and ensure achievement of forecasted cost reductions and productivity gains to contribute to savings targets
- Promote and drive cross-functional and cross-border cooperation
- Lead of category-focused analysis projects on innovative strategy and sourcing options (deep dives) and monitor successful implementation of deep dive ideas
Candidates must have:
- Fluent in English and German
- Min. five years Procurement experience in the area of turbines or generators
- Deep technical understanding
- Experience in big volume contract management of suppliers
Required Skills:
- Detailed relevant procurement expertise regarding procurement strategies, technical understanding of the respective categories and relevant supplier market knowledge
- Comprehensive experience in the design and implementation of processes, structures, tools and methodologies of modern procurement organisations
- Experience with global high-value contracts, mitigation of risks in cooperation with legal entities
- Hands-on mentality combined with a solution-orientated workstyle and developed analytical skills
- Strong negotiation and conflict management skills
- Strong performance orientation and entrepreneurial spirit
- High level of mobility and experience in international project work Business fluency in English and German required
Amount of travel required: 10% - 25%
We look forward to receiving your application.
