Your tasks
- You will be responsible for the worldwide coordination of the project related procurement activities.
- In this role you will functionally lead the global project procurement functions and closely work with the project teams in the respective regions.
- Project procurement is the coordinating function between the respective strategic and operational procurement teams as a single point of contact into the respective project organization.
- In your role you will harmonize processes and be setting clear guidelines for a global way of working.
- Regular reporting, continuous improvement, process management and optimization will form part of your daily activities in your reporting line to the SVP Global Supply Chain.
- You will ensure that our procurement strategy is followed and implemented in projects right at the start of the proposal phase (OTO - offer to order) and will see through the adherence as the project progresses.
- This role will require regular international and overseas travel (up to %). This role will be based in one of the global Voith Hydro facilities (except Germany).
- A strong interaction with all interface functions, especially engineering, quality and project management will be a crucial enabler for the success of this role.
Your profile
You have a technical or economical bachelor’s and master’s degree with at least - years of industrial experience of which at least 5 have been in a leadership position.Experience in the field of project driven businesses, ideally hydro power generation, is desirable.A very high degree of intercultural competence and excellent communications skills in English are mandatory. Further language skills are an advantage.You have a high level of entrepreneurial thinking and are comfortable to work with both technical as well as commercial topics.Strong people skills and a natural interest in mentoring younger members of the team are part of your profile.We offer you an international working environment with an open and inclusive company culture. In addition, you can expect flexible working models, sustainable development opportunities and various offers for the compatibility of family and career as well as health and well-being.