Head of Indirect Procurement (f/m/d)

About the job

Workload: 80-100%

Axpo is seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Indirect Procurement to lead our Indirect Procurement function, overseeing a diverse portfolio of over 500 million CHF per year. This is a key leadership role within our Group Procurement organization, managing a team of more than 20 professionals and reporting directly to the Chief Procurement Officer.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to the Indirect Procurement team, inspiring high performance and professional growth.
• Set and communicate a clear vision for Indirect Procurement, translating strategy into actionable plans and measurable results.
• Manage strategic sourcing and supplier relationships across main categories: IT, Professional Services, Travel & Fleet, Market Data, and Facility Management.
• Drive cost optimization, risk management, and innovation within the Indirect Procurement portfolio.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and executive leadership to align procurement strategies with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with Axpo policies and relevant regulations.
• Champion digitalization and process improvement initiatives within Procurement.
• Act as the key liaison with Business Area Trading and Sales and] Oversee specialized commodity trading-related procurement areas such as market data information, intellectual property and licenses.

What You Bring

• At least 15 years of Procurement experience, with a strong track record in Indirect categories.
• Outstanding leadership skills, with experience managing sizable teams and complex portfolios.
• Ability to think strategically, develop a vision, and bring it to realization through effective execution.
• Experience with SAP Ariba modules (Sourcing, Contracts, Guided Buying & Catalogues) and other digital tools such as Akirolabs and Sievo.
• Relevant professional certification (CIPS or ISM CPSM).
• Fluent in German and English; knowledge of French and/or Italian is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach and strong analytical abilities.

Why Axpo?

At Axpo, you’ll join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the energy industry. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact on our Procurement transformation journey.

Benefits:

At our company, we strive to create a culture of continuous learning, personal growth, and inter- national community involvement. We're passionate about providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed, and we're confident that you'll love being part of our team!

• Working Hours

Enjoy flexible working hours and the option to work up to 50% remotely – for the perfect work-life balance.

• Generous pension plan

We pay 60% of your pension contributions - for a secure future.

• Health comes first

100% continued payment of salary in the event of illness or accident and access to an exclusive mental health platform with five free sessions with a psychologist.

• Parental leave

16 weeks maternity leave (100% continued pay) and 10 days paternity leave (100% continued pay) to spend valuable time with your family.

• Support for your family

Up to 20% reimbursement of childcare costs (max. CHF 4,800 per year).

• Exclusive discounts

Attractive discounts on petrol, insurance and mobile telephony with partner companies such as Shell, Avia, Sunrise and Swisscom.

• Public transportation

No problem: with the SwissPass (max. CHF 190) you can get from A to B at a reasonable price.

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.