Head of Procurement (m/w/d) EMEA - Swisslog Global

Head of Procurement (m/w/d) EMEA 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. Responsibilities Make an impact

• As Head of Procurement you will be part of the Procurement Leadership Team and lead approx. 20 FTE in Project Procurement, Operational Procurement and Indirects

• Development and implementation of regional procurement strategies in alignment with the global procurement strategy

• Management of the entire third-party procurement volume for projects in the EMEA region

• Close collaboration with Legal, Sales, Project Management, and regional leadership as a business partner

• Early involvement in the sales phase to define make-or-buy and sourcing strategies

• Market and trend analyses to ensure supply, competitiveness, and price stability

• Leading supplier negotiations with a focus on cost, quality, and risk mitigation

• Ensuring supply continuity and active risk management in project procurement

• Contributing to project profitability through optimized cost-performance ratios

• Delivery of savings targets and EBIT contributions for the EMEA region

• Building, managing, and continuously developing strategic supplier relationships

• Implementation of supplier segmentation and performance review processes

• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, processes, and regulatory requirements

• Close coordination with Global Procurement and Category Management

• Harmonization and continuous improvement of processes and tools

• Creation and analysis of relevant procurement KPIs for the region, including reporting

Application Requirements What you need to succeed

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More than 10 years of experience in operational and strategic procurement, ideally in an international project environment

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Solid experience in project sourcing, preferably in intralogistics or automation environments

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Strong negotiation skills and the ability to assert yourself while engaging stakeholders on equal footing

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Strong commercial and financial acumen

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Ability to assess complex markets, risks, and interdependencies holistically

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High level of communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels

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Confident presence and strong stakeholder management capabilities

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Structured, analytical, and results-oriented working style

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Experience in supplier management and performance evaluation processes

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Excellent knowledge of contract management, compliance, and sustainability topics

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Proficient in ERP systems (SAP R/3 MM) and MS Office

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Experience in international, matrix-organized companies

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High resilience and strong decision-making skills in a dynamic project environment

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Business-fluent German and English, both written and spoken

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Initiative, sense of responsibility, and a continuous improvement mindset

Location: Dortmund or Redditch