Lead - Procurement Excellence — On Running
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- temporary
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
In short
As our Lead Procurement Excellence, you will be responsible for building and scaling our Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE).
- In short
- As our Lead Procurement Excellence, you will be responsible for building and scaling our Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE).
Application process
- Technical Proficiency: You are hands-on with modern procurement tools (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, or similar platforms) and possess expert proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Communication & Languages: You have excellent English communication skills (both written and verbal) to work effectively across global and remote teams; proficiency in additional languages is a strong plus.
- Mindset & Brand Affinity: You bring an energetic, positive, and collaborative approach with a genuine passion for On and its mission. Meet the team
- You are part of the Global Supply Chain team, reporting into the Head of Distribution & Logistics Procurement.
- In this role, you will work and collaborate with various functions, including Indirect Procurement, Finance, IT, and Legal.
- You will be a key partner to all Indirect Procurement teams, actively collaborating with team members across both regional and global teams to drive a unified procurement strategy. What we offer
- On is a place that is centered around growth and progress.
- We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate.
Company and context
- Your primary focus will be driving operational maturity across the global procurement organization, fostering synergies between Indirect Procurement teams, and establishing the best practices that enable On to scale efficiently. Your mission
- Center of Excellence (CoE) Strategy: Define and lead the roadmap for Procurement Excellence, ensuring the organization has the right tools, processes, and governance to succeed.
- Synergy Identification: Partner with other Indirect Procurement teams (IT, Marketing, Facilities, etc.) to identify cross-functional cost-saving opportunities and process efficiencies.
- Process Standardization: Create and standardize internal procurement policies, SOPs, and reporting to drive continuous visibility and accountability.
- Best Practice Implementation: Establish and champion a "best-in-class" sourcing toolkit, including standardized RFP templates, negotiation playbooks, and contract management standards.
- Digital Transformation: Act as the business owner for procurement technology (e.g., Ariba or Coupa), driving user adoption and the automation of reporting and business processes.
- Stakeholder Management: Facilitate regular meetings with stakeholders from Finance, IT, and Legal to ensure procurement alignment on global goals and compliance.
- Performance Management: Own the procurement KPI dashboard, providing ad-hoc reporting and analysis to give leadership visibility into value creation and project critical paths.
- Change Management: Act as a change agent, training new and existing team members on procurement tools and maintaining updated training materials.
- Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek business optimization opportunities to drive sustainable cost savings and build data-driven business cases to support recommendations. Your story
Additional details
- Your primary focus will be driving operational maturity across the global procurement organization, fostering synergies between Indirect Procurement teams, and establishing the best practices that enable On to scale efficiently.
- Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek business optimization opportunities to drive sustainable cost savings and build data-driven business cases to support recommendations.
- Mindset & Brand Affinity: You bring an energetic, positive, and collaborative approach with a genuine passion for On and its mission.
- You will be a key partner to all Indirect Procurement teams, actively collaborating with team members across both regional and global teams to drive a unified procurement strategy.
Notes and original content
- Your mission
- Your story
- Meet the team
- What we offer
Questions about this listing
What salary does On Running offer for this role?
On Running lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does On Running offer?
This listing is a fixed-term contract position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with On Running during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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