Senior Manager Procurement Excellence (f/m/d)

Senior Manager Procurement Excellence (f/m/d) Help shape the future of procurement at Axpo, driving process excellence and innovation across our global procurement operations. We value diversity and welcome your unique perspective. Workload: 80–100% | Baden What you will do Own global procurement processes such as strategic sourcing, contract management, and category strategy, working closely with process teams and senior sponsors Lead the design and rollout of improvements to procurement methods and tools Drive the selection, implementation, and continuous optimization of procurement systems Build and maintain standardized methods across procurement teams Track process KPIs and translate insights into concrete improvements Support digital transformation and automation initiatives within procurement, working closely with IT What you bring & who you are Experience in procurement operations, ideally with a focus on process optimization or tool development Strong communicator and team-oriented mindset, comfortable guiding others through change Analytical and solution-focused approach to identifying and closing process gaps Ideally, certification in Process Improvement (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean), Procurement (e.g., CIPS), or Project Management (e.g., PMP) Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba) and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus Proficient in English and German; additional languages are a bonus Even if you don't meet every point on this list, we look forward to your application. About the team Our Center of Excellence brings together specialists who are passionate about modernizing procurement through smarter methods, tools, and data. We value open exchange, mutual support, and diverse perspectives, and we celebrate progress together as a team. 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. Department Supply Management / Procurement / Logistics Locations Baden Remote status Hybrid Faces of Axpo Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film More videos About Axpo Group Axpo's ambition is to provide society with a sustainable future through innovative energy solutions. Axpo is the largest Swiss producer of renewable energy and an international pioneer in energy trading and the marketing of solar and wind power. More than 7,500 employees combine experience and know-how with a passion for innovation and the joint search for ever better solutions. Axpo relies on innovative technologies to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers in over 30 countries in Europe, North America and Asia. Founded in 1908 Co-workers 7500 Applicant tracking system by Teamtailor