Head of Procurement Excellence (m/w/d) in Zug

pZeppelin Group: Procurement Reporting line: Vice President Procurement Location: Steinhausen, Switzerland Travel: approx. 20-30% international /ph3ABOUT THE ROLE /h3pThe Head of Procurement Excellence is responsible for driving strategic development, standardization, and continuous improvement of procurement across the organization. This role focuses on purchasing strategy, governance, data-driven decision-making, and capability building. /ph3YOUR TASKS RESPONSIBILITIES /h3ulliLead the introduction and continuous development of procurement systems (e.g. P2P suites, sourcing tools) and drive global roll-out and adoption across all Group countries and SBUs /liliDevelop, refine and implement strategies and standards in Group’s procurement - always with a focus on efficiency, transparency, and sustainability /liliDrive the implementation of sustainable procurement strategies (e.g., based on ESG criteria and the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act) with conviction and expertise /liliManage complex projects related to procurement strategies, governance, and tool landscapes, and serve as a key point of contact for our global procurement community /liliDive innovation in procurement and actively assume governance responsibilities within the global network /liliDocument processes, develop corporate standards, and oversee their implementation across our global subsidiaries /liliPurchasing Controlling Data Analytics - Define and implement a comprehensive KPI framework for procurement and ensure consistent, high-quality data collection across all business units /liliEstablish global reporting standards and dashboards (e.g., savings, performance, ESG metrics) and drive data transparency and analytics-based decision-making /li /ulh3WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR /h3ulliA degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Business, Engineering, Economics or equivalent qualification /liliExtensive relevant professional experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or procurement excellence /liliProven track record in purchasing strategy, controlling, or transformation initiatives /liliExperience in managing cross-functional or global projects and strong project management and change-management capabilities /liliExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills /liliInitial leadership experience preferred /liliStrong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities w/ deep understanding of procurement processes, KPIs, and governance /liliExperience with procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Ariba, Jaggaer) /liliBusiness fluent English; additional languages are an advantage /li /ulpThe exact title may change in the following. The Zeppelin Group is a global sales and service provider with extensive industry expertise in the fields of construction, drive and energy. The company’s success is built on its established brands Zeppelin Cat, Zeppelin Rental, and Zeppelin Power Systems as well as its plant engineering division, Zeppelin Systems. Zeppelin supports its customers with a comprehensive portfolio of services – ranging from consulting, engineering and sales to rental and project solutions as well as service, maintenance and digital solutions. With approx. 12,000 employees in 29 countries, Zeppelin is a high-performing, globally positioned group. In the 2025 fiscal year, Zeppelin generated revenue of 4.4 billion euros. The holding company is Zeppelin GmbH, with its legal domicile in Friedrichshafen; the corporate headquarters are located in Garching near Munich. The Zeppelin Group is owned by the Zeppelin Foundation. For more information, visit /p #J-18808-Ljbffr