Head of Department Sourcing Indirect (f/m/d) Job Details | Endress+Hauser

ppAt Endress+Hauser, progress happens through collaboration. As a global leader in measurement instrumentation, our more than 17,000 employees shape the future of process automation. Whether innovating and implementing new technologies as a team, collaborating on the development of new devices, or strengthening important relationships with various global industries, our work is based on building trusting relationships that help everyone succeed. As a family‑owned company, we look beyond short‑term goals and create long‑term perspectives for our employees, our customers, and the world at large. /p pWe are looking for a Head of Procurement – Capital Investments (m/f/d) for our Endress+Hauser Flow division—someone who will drive the strategic development of capital goods procurement and actively shape the future of our production site. /p h3What is the role about? /h3 pImagine being able to strategically shape global supplier networks, significantly influence complex investment projects, and lead an experienced team into a modern, future‑proof procurement organization. Do you enjoy international negotiations? Are you passionate about optimized procurement processes? Do you thrive in working as a strategic sparring partner for engineering, production, and management? If so, this position offers you the opportunity to take on a central role in the further development of our supply chain strategy. As Head of Department, you will lead a team of seven employees, work closely with strategic purchasing managers as well as technical and operational interfaces, and sustainably shape the procurement landscape within our Production Center Flow. /p h3What will your responsibilities be? /h3 ul liTake on the strategic and operational leadership of the Indirect Sourcing (incl. Capital Investments, MRO, professional services, IT services, Facilities Management, production consumables) Procurement department – including leading, coaching, and developing a team of seven employees. /li liShape the future of the department and further develop an innovation‑oriented procurement strategy. /li liTake responsibility for defining the commodity group and supplier strategy. /li liBe responsible for the management of suppliers at the Reinach site and support supplier development in the regions of China, India, the USA, and France. /li liCollaborate across departments with strategic purchasing managers as well as construction, manufacturing, and industrial engineering teams. /li liDevelop optimized processes and ensure the efficient integration of suppliers into project workflows. /li /ul h3What do we expect from you? /h3 ul liHold a university degree with a technical background – ideally complemented by a management qualification (e.g. MBA, MAS in Supply Chain Management, or equivalent). /li liBring several years of experience in supply chain management within a manufacturing industrial company. /li liHave at least five years of leadership experience and a proven track record in developing teams. /li liPossess strong strategic, methodological, and innovative skills. /li liHave solid experience in project business as well as indirect procurement. /li liBring business‑fluent German and business‑fluent English skills. /li liConvince with strong organizational skills, social competence, and a healthy level of assertiveness. /li /ul h3What can you expect from us? /h3 ul liA wide range of training and development opportunities, including internal knowledge sharing and e‑learning. /li liSupport for sustainable mobility options, particularly public transport. /li liA stable, family‑owned company with long‑term vision. /li liModern facilities and ergonomically equipped workplaces. /li liComprehensive company pension schemes and attractive health benefits. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr