Head of Project Procurement (m/w/d) EMEA

We're looking for a Head of Project Procurement (m/w/d) EMEA to develop and implement regional procurement strategies, manage third-party procurement volume, and lead supplier negotiations. You will contribute to project profitability and delivery of savings targets. The ideal candidate has more than 10 years of experience in operational and strategic procurement, with strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.

Requirements

• More than 10 years of experience in operational and strategic procurement
• Solid experience in project sourcing, preferably in intralogistics or automation environments
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to assert yourself while engaging stakeholders on equal footing
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Ability to assess complex markets, risks, and interdependencies holistically
• High level of communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels
• Confident presence and strong stakeholder management capabilities
• Structured, analytical, and results-oriented working style
• Experience in supplier management and performance evaluation processes
• Excellent knowledge of contract management, compliance, and sustainability topics
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP R/3 MM) and MS Office
• Experience in international, matrix-organized companies
• High resilience and strong decision-making skills in a dynamic project environment
• Business-fluent German and English, both written and spoken
• Initiative, sense of responsibility, and a continuous improvement mindset