On behalf of a major client company, a leader in the international industrial production market, we are seeking a candidate for the position of:

HEAD OF PROCUREMENT / CANTON TICINO

The Head of Procurement is responsible for defining the strategic vision and direction of the Procurement function, overseeing procurement operations related to contracts, suppliers, and management reporting/dashboarding.

Collaborating with key members of the Management Team, the Head of Procurement works with all parts of the organization to influence the company’s financial results.

Responsibilities:

• Establish the overall strategic vision and direction for Source-to-Pay functions;
• Lead, support, and train the Procurement team;
• Ensure the quality and conformity of the supplied products;
• Align with and effectively support internal stakeholders to fully meet their procurement needs;
• Develop KPIs and performance measurements;
• Collaborate with key existing suppliers to identify opportunities for creating business value;
• Coordinate operational procurement;
• Provide support to internal/external audit processes;
• Provide the annual and monthly budget for all procurement costs.

Requirements:

• Degree in Business Administration or Economics;
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in managerial/leadership roles within procurement or supply chain management;
• Awareness of international contracts and experience in building supplier relationships;
• Strong financial and contract management skills;
• Excellent team management, stakeholder management, and communication skills;
• Availability to travel.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to join a solid international organization, a leader in its reference market, with an established presence abroad through its subsidiaries;
• Opportunity to apply one’s expertise in a rapidly growing environment;
• Opportunity to lead a team under one’s direct responsibility, contributing to the company’s business growth and the structuring of the department.