Head of Procurement - Production & Headquarters (m/f/d)

Company Description

Doka – an innovative and reliable partner in the construction industry. For over 150 years.

As a leading provider of formwork and scaffolding solutions, we understand the challenges our customers face. Our more than 8,000 employees in 58 countries and 160 locations on 5 continents go the extra mile with passion and dedication. Various construction projects worldwide are proof of this. Realize your potential in a supportive, high-performance work environment that is focused on continuous growth. Let's shape the future together.

We make it work.

Job Description

Be part of our strategic transformation and the development of an innovative, sustainable procurement organization! At Doka, we strive to be best‑in‑class in terms of speed, efficiency, and digitalization in procurement. To achieve our ambitious goals, we not only invest in AI tools but also rely on the exceptional expertise and commitment of our highly qualified procurement team. 

As Head of Procurement Production & Headquarters, you are a member of the Procurement Board at our corporate headquarters in Amstetten and report directly to the Vice President Procurement. You work closely with regional procurement teams in our global areas and play a key role in driving our global transformation process. 
 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Lead and develop the procurement team for our production and headquarters (>15 FTEs)
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize cost savings and improve supplier performance 
• Responsible for a total procurement spend exceeding EUR 350 million in close collaboration with our global Category Management team
• Functional guidance and close collaboration with our other production procurement managers 
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Oversee contract negotiations and management  
• Implement and manage procurement systems and processes to enhance efficiency and transparency
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function 
• Cooperate with all other global procurement teams, as well as with corporate departments.
• Live and promote our Umdasch Group Values & the global Doka strategy

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management 
• Proven leadership experience (enabling & empowering disciplinary and functional reports, inspiring others, management by objectives) 
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and contract negotiation 
• In-depth understanding of international procurement regulations and practices 
• Strong knowledge of procurement software (SAP R3, S4 and SAP Ariba) and advanced Excel skills 
• Demonstrated ability to drive results and achieve cost savings targets 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 
• Excellent communication in English and German 
• Flexibility to travel when needed 

Additional Information

Why Join Us – What We Offer

• A key leadership role within our Procurement Board, with the opportunity to shape and further develop our procurement organization
• A dynamic, international working environment within a globally successful group of companies
• Attractive opportunities for personal development and professional growth
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement
   

A salary in line with the market is offered for this position, which is based on the specific qualifications and adequate professional experience.

We are required by law to state a minimum salary. The minimum annual gross salary for this position is € 68.106,- according to the collective agreement (woodworking industry).

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