Global Senior Procurement Expert (m/f/d)

Global Senior Procurement Expert (m/f/d)

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Job Description

Drive procurement excellence by personally leading and executing high-impact transformation initiatives, while providing strategic direction across global procurement processes and tools. Explicit hybrid role: combines hands-on project execution ('doing') with leadership and framework definition ('leading').
Define a clear vision on how AI and automation can be embedded into procurement processes and tools to support Business Procurement and Commodity teams. Acts as a strategic enabler (not an operational sourcing role).

Process & Tool Ownership

• Translate business needs into scalable process standards and system capabilities.


• Own and design end-to-end procurement processes (S2P / P2P).


• Define and evolve the procurement tool landscape with IT and BPR&Dx.


• Ensure global scalability and regional adaptability.

Transformation Execution (Hands-on Leadership)

• Personally lead and execute key transformation projects end-to-end.


• Take full ownership from concept to implementation, final user adoption, and measurable value delivery.


• Act as a player & coach: actively contribute to projects while guiding team members.


• Ensure initiatives are not only defined but successfully implemented and adopted.

AI & Automation Strategy and Implementation

• Develop and own AI and automation strategies embedded in procurement processes and tools.


• Directly lead selected AI/automation initiatives to ensure execution and collaborate with AI CoE in Corporate IT.


• Focus on enterprise-wide enablement rather than isolated tools.


• Deliver measurable improvements in Cost, SC resilience, TPRM, and Procurement related compliance management.


• Lead and develop a team with clear objectives and KPIs.


• Act as a role model through active management & involvement in key initiatives.


• Drive cross-functional alignment with IT, BPR&Dx, and business teams.


• Ensure stakeholder engagement across regions and local/regional procurement teams.

Critical Soft Skills

• Influencing & Communication – Ability to engage stakeholders across cultures, functions and levels.


• Collaboration – Strong team player with cross-functional coordination skills.


• Problem-Solving & Adaptability – Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving solutions. Strong acumen in understanding the root cause of a problem.


• Change Management – Skilled in guiding teams through process and system transformations ensuring sustainable change.


• Analytical Mindset with Creativity – Combine structured thinking with innovative approaches.

Requirements

• 5 years in procurement or supply chain roles.


• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in AI/automation strategy development and implementation.


• Proven track record of personally leading transformation projects.


• Experience must include enterprise-level implementation and change management, not occasional AI usage.


• Strong background in process design and system implementation.

Travel

• Approximately 10-15% international travel is expected.

All Locations

Field of Activity

Supply Chain

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