Areas of Responsibilities:
• Implement, develop and lead a major branch of the project procurement organization
• Build strong collaborative networks with internal business partners and the relevant other procurement organizations
• Drive the transformation process of the procurement organization together with Top Management
• Manage team of Project and Procurement Managers
• Support other procurement directors in the development and implementation of procurement strategies and supplier relationship management strategies
• Drive supplier integration in the development of new products to benefit from supplier experience to optimize product specifications and material cost

Profile of Qualification:
• Both technical and commercial education and/or work experience
• Experience in discrete manufacturing
• Procurement certification (desirable)
• 7+ years R&D project management or procurement management experience
• Experience in leading teams
• Work experience in international matrix organizations across functions and cultures
• Industry knowledge (Material Handling Equipment or Automotive)
• Experienced communicator in complex organization (such as matrix organization)
• Extensive experience in Change Management Processes
• Intercultural attitude
• Fluent German and English language written & spoken (further language desirable)
• University degree