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Head of Procurement (m/f/d) EMEA

September 25, 2024

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Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do?

At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.  

Short Facts

  • Dortmund
    Dortmund, Germany
  • Swisslog
    Swisslog, hybrid
  • Procurement
    Procurement
  • Permanent Position
    Permanent Position

Responsibilities

Make an impact
  • As the Head of Procurement for the EMEA region, you act as a trusted business partner to Sales & Project Management and as the procurement key contact of the region
  • You ensure the regional implementation of our global strategy and organization, and develop new procurement strategies
  • You are responsible for screening the regional supplier market and identify potential strategic suppliers
  • You are on top of industry and market trends
  • You continuously strive for competitive pricing but also have in mind the mitigation of risks associated with procurement
  • You are accountable to manage the Direct Materials Spend together with your regional procurement team

Application Requirements

What you need to succeed
  • You are an experienced leader with an Engineering degree (or commercial degree with good technical knowledge)
  • Several years of experience in operative and strategic procurement, preferably project sourcing
  • Supply Chain Management experience in comparable industries and project oriented solutions
  • Good negotiation & communication skills
  • Good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Experience with SAP R3 MM with focus on procurement transactions
  • You bring drive, energy and passion to move things forward
  • Managing risks and setting priorities is a matter of course for you
  • Fluent communication in German & English

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Our promise to you

Swisslog is a world of opportunity for people who can deliver a game changing mission: driving the future of intralogistics, by shaping an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value.

Join us on this journey and you’ll be part of a global enterprise that’s proud of its Swiss roots - and hugely excited by the worldwide opportunities open to everyone in the Swisslog family. So come and realize your potential, in a team that’s united by passion and driven by the OneSwisslog team spirit.

About Swisslog

Swisslog is shaping the future of intralogistics. As part of the KUKA Group, we work on the latest technologies that are reimagining the world of logistics. We’re a team of 3,000+ experts from 50 countries, serving some of the world's largest and most exciting brands. Together, we’re implementing smart and innovative approaches - including flexible robot-based and data-driven automation solutions that are transforming the supply chain. So join our team and share your unique perspective.

Join the journey!

If you think a career with Swisslog could be what you are looking for, we´d love to hear from you.

We´re looking forward to receiving your application!

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