Wohlen
Global Head Procurement Equipment (gn)
- 18 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
About the job
Your responsibilities
- Determination of the OSS Equipment Procurement policy and strategy in alignment with segment management and group directives
- Implementation of group directives concerning direct materials, e-procurement, organization, supplier quality, tools and systems
- Management and further development of an effective procurement organization
- Identification, initialization and management of global category management teams
- Ensure efficient use of existing eProcurement systems
- Definition, harmonization and optimization of relevant purchasing processes
- Definition and monitoring of the purchasing objectives
- Cost responsibility of the procurement department
Your profile
- Technical or business education with professional training in purchasing or supply chain management; CIPS or similar certifications would be an advantage
- At least 5 years of industry and job-specific management experience, including 3 years in the subject area
- Sound methodical competence in the area of procurement
- Work experience in complex matrix organizations
- Long-term experience in the use of state-of-the-art ERP systems (SAP)
- Business fluent in English, conversational level in German required; working knowledge of German is a plus
- Excellent negotiation skills and diplomacy
- Excellent presentation and social skills to build collaborations across departments
- Willingness to travel for shorter and longer stays abroad
We Offer
- Attractive compensation package with excellent social benefits
- A state-of-the-art production and technology center for thermal coating, opening in Hausen (AG) in 2027
- A diverse and challenging role within an internationally oriented high-tech company
- An open corporate culture and a friendly, collaborative team
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- A high degree of autonomy and responsibility in an attractive working environment
Interested? We look forward to meeting you. Please apply online via our career portal www.oerlikon.com/career
About Oerlikon
Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high-performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Head-quartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with around 10,000 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2025.
We offer a wide variety of job profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential — guided by our core values of integrity, team spirit, excellence and innovation.
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Introduction
At our location in Wohlen (AG) and from 2027 in Hausen (AG), we are looking for an innovative personality!
