Stoelzle Glass Group is one of the leading international producers of high-end packaging glass for the Spirits, Pharma, Perfumery & Cosmetics and Consumer markets. With seven glass production sites worldwide, three decoration sites and 3,300 employees, we are a family-owned company with more than 200 years of successful glass making history.
HEAD OF GLOBAL PURCHASING (M/W/D)
Location: EU-based, preferred Vienna, AT
We are seeking an exceptional and results-oriented Head of Global Purchasing to join our dynamic leadership team. Lead strategic procurement initiatives, drive efficiency, and ensure highest quality standards across our global supply chain. If you're a results-oriented leader with a passion for procurement and a track record of driving success, we want you to lead our team to new heights.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement global procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective sourcing of raw materials, components, and services required for glass production.
- Lead and mentor a team of purchasing professionals across multiple locations, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts and terms to secure favourable pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
- Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and industry dynamics to identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and process optimization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, logistics, and quality assurance to align purchasing strategies with business objectives and production requirements.
- Drive initiatives to standardize purchasing processes, implement best practices, and leverage technology solutions to streamline procurement operations.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and company policies in all purchasing activities.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure purchasing performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive accountability.
- Lead supplier relationship initiatives, fostering strategic partnerships and driving supplier development activities to enhance supply chain resilience and innovation.
Skills & Experience:
- Master's degree in technical field (engineering, physics, mathematics, information technology). Further business studies preferred, e.g. MBA.
- Min ten years working experience in global procurement related position with team responsibility (preferably in automotive or mechanical engineering).
- Proven experience in managing budgets, executing strategic growth plans, and building high performing teams.
- Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of market trends, customer behaviour.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Excellent networking and communication skills to build and maintain relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans.
- Experience in working in a global environment with a multicultural workforce.
- High willingness to travel.
We offer:
- We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a base salary and a yearly bonus.
- You will also have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a talented team, contributing to the success of a leading global company.
Please apply at our Online-Portal: www.stoelzle.com/sto/karriere
Contact: Patrick Kunschek, Global Head Human Resources
STOELZLE OBERGLAS GMBH | YOUR PRESTIGE GLASS PARTNER | www.stoelzle.com