Global Head of Procurement (m/f/d)
Permanent
About Heraeus
Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead. Whether production, research, sales or administration - we love being the invisible force behind innovation. We deliver world-class quality in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. As one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany, we employ around 15,200 employees in 40 countries.
The following challenges await you:
- In this role, you develop and manage global procurement strategies and policies that optimize costs, ensure quality, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
- As a leader, you mentor and guide a team of procurement professionals, fostering collaboration, growth, and alignment with the company’s sustainability goals.
- By building and maintaining strong, long‑term relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders worldwide, you secure reliable partnerships that support business objectives.
- Through effective negotiation of high‑value contracts, you achieve favorable commercial terms and mitigate risks across key sourcing categories.
- By continuously analyzing market trends, industry developments, and relevant data, you support informed decision‑making and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.
- At all times, you ensure that sourcing activities comply with ethical standards, responsible‑sourcing principles, and company policies.
Your Profile:
- Degree in business, supply chain management, or related field; alternatively equivalent professional experience
- Deep knowledge of global procurement processes, including supplier evaluation, strategic sourcing, and contract management
- Strong negotiation and conflict‑resolution skills for managing complex agreements
- Proven stakeholder‑management capabilities across diverse teams and regions
- Leadership experience with focus on team guidance, collaboration, and achieving shared goals
- Solid understanding of market analysis and ability to derive strategic insights
- Confident communication skills in English for operating in an international environment
Your Benefits:
- Attractive compensation - in addition to the good remuneration package, there are rich social benefits of a responsible family business
- Regular time off - 30 days annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off (company closures on bridge days and between the years), special leave for special occasions, life phase account for paid time off (e.g. earlier retirement)
- Sustainability and social commitment - sustainability as part of the corporate strategy and targeted support for initiatives in the areas of education, family and science through our own foundations
- Modern working environment - Ergonomic workstation in open space office with modern equipment, laptop of choice, two additional screens, iPhone (also for private use) and height-adjustable desks
- Additional benefits - subsidies for public transport, discounts in many (online) stores, company medical service with comprehensive preventive check-ups, sports facilities and employee canteen with freshly prepared meals every day
Curious? Apply now!
We look forward to receiving your documents by reference code 59134 via our online application portal.
Any further questions?
Our Recruiting Team, Heraeus Covantics, is happy to assist you by email: HCT-HR_koh@heraeus.com. Or visit us at jobs.heraeus.com.