Swisslog Holding AG
Overview
Project Procurement Manager
At Swisslog, that’s where people love what they do and are great at it. Our teams are the heart of a world-leading robotics company harnessing technology to shape the future of intralogistics. We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them a vital edge in their markets. The Project Procurement Manager spearheads North America strategic sourcing activity from the Sales to Realization phases, ensuring robust, capable and competitive suppliers. The role collaborates with the Global Category Management team, Solution and Project Engineering, and the Project Management organization to develop a Supply Plan that meets technological, performance, and delivery requirements for each project. It also provides a high-level understanding and knowledge of all aspects of Strategic Sourcing and Project Procurement.
Responsibilities
Material Groups
To manage all direct materials used in projects (New Business & Customer Service) for the whole AMERICAS region
Collaborate with our Product Center to align make or buy decisions with long-term strategic goals
The 3 material groups Autorstore, Racking and Mech./ Electr. Installations are managed by the respective Category Lead. The Project Procurement Manager AMERICAS will take the lead for the project in close cooperation with the Category team
Project Procurement
During Sales phase (early involvement): Be a member of the Sales proposal team, establishing the Supply Plan, identifying which materials have to be approached.
Supply base: define the suppliers to be requested together with peers like a) Category leads b) Global Purchasing regarding supplier strategy; c) Local Project Team; d) Product Center when applicable.
Work closely with internal stakeholders on scope, requirements and specifications
Establish the Project Roadmap: list all material-related suppliers; provide ongoing updates to ensure transparency of quotes (ROM vs. budget vs. fixed pricing; technical status, etc.)
Approach suppliers for first quotes, pre-negotiations, final negotiations
Propose the budget calculation (PCO) per material to the Sales project team; ideally based on a fixed quote
Negotiate with suppliers to evaluate best price-performance ratio
Apply the relevant purchasing conditions (project-specific & using Standard Terms & Conditions or supplier agreements)
Draft, review, and negotiate work contracts and other agreements as needed
Manage the Project Procurement scope during the project after award
Supplier Management
Rate the supplier after project completion; as a standard latest +6 months after PAC
Share ratings with the supplier and organize a review (Level 1 audit); manage corrective actions with peers (Global Procurement)
Share performance with the responsible Category Lead
Support supplier audits
Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and external partners for the project
Collaboration with Category Management (Autostore peripherals, Racking & Installations)
Collaborate with and involve the Category team when Autostore, racking and installations are used for the project
Align to ensure the Category team applies correct specifications for materials and related project conditions (milestones, payment terms, warranty)
Collaboration with Global Procurement
Close alignment for Category leads regarding global supply base development
Joint optimizations of tools and methods
Collaboration with the Solution Center
Close collaboration with the Solution Center teams across Europe
Standardize the design with focus on PowerStore Racking and CycloneCarrier Racking together with PTC resp. LGSTC and related suppliers
Savings
Define and realize savings potential in the third-party materials for the project
Requirements
Engineering degree or commercial degree with good technical knowledge
Minimal 3-5 years' experience in operational and strategic purchasing
Supply Chain Management experience in comparable industries and project-oriented solutions: discrete manufacturing industries; not in process industries (chemical, pharma, nutrition); not in pure service companies (e.g. banking, insurance)
Good knowledge of contract and local regulations
Good negotiation skills
Fluent communication in English (ideally mother language); in written and spoken
Good and proven knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
SAP R3 MM (Material Management) with focus on purchasing transactions
Desirable
Diploma in Purchasing (e.g. CIPS certificate)
MBA; ideally in Supply Chain Management
Every other language besides English & German is beneficial
Working experience in an international company with multiple sites
Work experience in project business comparable to intralogistics projects (size of projects; technology in HW, SW and automation)
Experience as Project Manager to manage trans-regional projects with multiple sites
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At Swisslog, that’s where people love what they do and are great at it. Our teams are the heart of a world-leading robotics company harnessing technology to shape the future of intralogistics. We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them a vital edge in their markets. The Project Procurement Manager spearheads North America strategic sourcing activity from the Sales to Realization phases, ensuring robust, capable and competitive suppliers. The role collaborates with the Global Category Management team, Solution and Project Engineering, and the Project Management organization to develop a Supply Plan that meets technological, performance, and delivery requirements for each project. It also provides a high-level understanding and knowledge of all aspects of Strategic Sourcing and Project Procurement.
Responsibilities
Material Groups
To manage all direct materials used in projects (New Business & Customer Service) for the whole AMERICAS region
Collaborate with our Product Center to align make or buy decisions with long-term strategic goals
The 3 material groups Autorstore, Racking and Mech./ Electr. Installations are managed by the respective Category Lead. The Project Procurement Manager AMERICAS will take the lead for the project in close cooperation with the Category team
Project Procurement
During Sales phase (early involvement): Be a member of the Sales proposal team, establishing the Supply Plan, identifying which materials have to be approached.
Supply base: define the suppliers to be requested together with peers like a) Category leads b) Global Purchasing regarding supplier strategy; c) Local Project Team; d) Product Center when applicable.
Work closely with internal stakeholders on scope, requirements and specifications
Establish the Project Roadmap: list all material-related suppliers; provide ongoing updates to ensure transparency of quotes (ROM vs. budget vs. fixed pricing; technical status, etc.)
Approach suppliers for first quotes, pre-negotiations, final negotiations
Propose the budget calculation (PCO) per material to the Sales project team; ideally based on a fixed quote
Negotiate with suppliers to evaluate best price-performance ratio
Apply the relevant purchasing conditions (project-specific & using Standard Terms & Conditions or supplier agreements)
Draft, review, and negotiate work contracts and other agreements as needed
Manage the Project Procurement scope during the project after award
Supplier Management
Rate the supplier after project completion; as a standard latest +6 months after PAC
Share ratings with the supplier and organize a review (Level 1 audit); manage corrective actions with peers (Global Procurement)
Share performance with the responsible Category Lead
Support supplier audits
Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and external partners for the project
Collaboration with Category Management (Autostore peripherals, Racking & Installations)
Collaborate with and involve the Category team when Autostore, racking and installations are used for the project
Align to ensure the Category team applies correct specifications for materials and related project conditions (milestones, payment terms, warranty)
Collaboration with Global Procurement
Close alignment for Category leads regarding global supply base development
Joint optimizations of tools and methods
Collaboration with the Solution Center
Close collaboration with the Solution Center teams across Europe
Standardize the design with focus on PowerStore Racking and CycloneCarrier Racking together with PTC resp. LGSTC and related suppliers
Savings
Define and realize savings potential in the third-party materials for the project
Requirements
Engineering degree or commercial degree with good technical knowledge
Minimal 3-5 years' experience in operational and strategic purchasing
Supply Chain Management experience in comparable industries and project-oriented solutions: discrete manufacturing industries; not in process industries (chemical, pharma, nutrition); not in pure service companies (e.g. banking, insurance)
Good knowledge of contract and local regulations
Good negotiation skills
Fluent communication in English (ideally mother language); in written and spoken
Good and proven knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
SAP R3 MM (Material Management) with focus on purchasing transactions
Desirable
Diploma in Purchasing (e.g. CIPS certificate)
MBA; ideally in Supply Chain Management
Every other language besides English & German is beneficial
Working experience in an international company with multiple sites
Work experience in project business comparable to intralogistics projects (size of projects; technology in HW, SW and automation)
Experience as Project Manager to manage trans-regional projects with multiple sites
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