Head of Global Strategic Procurement

Key position with global impact Technology moves the world – and AG, LINEARTECHNIK moves technology. For over 100 years, the family business has been developing solutions that combine highest precision with innovative engineering. What once began with the first linear guides is today a global success story: counting among the technological pacesetters of international linear technology. Whether in highly automated production plants, state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing, medical technology, or other high-tech applications – wherever maximum accuracy is required, the solutions from ensure decisive advantages. In the course of the strategic transformation of procurement, the organizational unit is being realigned and further developed at the group level. To implement this demanding future task, we are looking for a globally thinking, strategically acting and convincing leadership personality as Head of Global Strategic Procurement In this newly created leadership function, you will significantly shape the future direction of strategic procurement. You will develop the group-wide procurement strategy, conduct international negotiations, and build sustainable supplier partnerships. The place of work can be either at the headquarters in Roggwil BE (Switzerland) or at the location Höfen an der Enz (Germany). Head of Global Strategic Procurement Tasks Develop and realize the global procurement, commodity group, and sourcing strategy to sustainably strengthen competitiveness Lead and develop the worldwide strategic procurement organization and establish efficient structures, processes, standards, and KPI systems Control and optimize the global supplier portfolio, open up new procurement sources, and shape long-term supplier partnerships Negotiate and take responsibility for international contracts, framework agreements, as well as strategically significant procurement and awarding decisions Lead and develop the strategic procurement teams at the locations in Switzerland and Germany both functionally and disciplinarily Identify and control risks along the global supply chains and take over escalation management for critical supplier issues Act as a strategic business partner for the business divisions in decisions regarding products, technologies, investments, and supply chains Requirements Technical or business university degree (industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, production technology, or business administration) or a comparable education with corresponding leadership experience Several years of experience in the strategic procurement of an international industrial company, ideally in a machine, plant, or technology environment Sound expertise in the areas of commodity group management, supplier development, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing Pronounced business and technical understanding as well as a holistic view of value creation and supply chain processes Convincing communication and negotiation strength Business fluent German and English skills as well as willingness for international travel of approx. 30% Advantages of the employer Market leader in a future-oriented high-tech industry Global leadership function with high strategic relevance Large scope for design and visible impact International environment with short decision-making paths Technologically demanding product portfolio Direct connection to top management Ready to help shape the future of global procurement with? Wiesbauer looks forward to your application documents. Absolute discretion is a matter of course. jpidee319cejm jit0834jm jiy26jm