(Senior) Project Procurement Manager (m/w/d) EMEA

(Senior) Project Procurement Manager (m/w/d) EMEA

Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do?

At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.

Responsibilities

Make an impact

• As a (Senior) Project Procurement Manager EMEA, you will be responsible for procurement activities for international client projects within the EMEA region and will ensure that our projects are successfully implemented in a cost-effective and timely manner with the right suppliers.
• Independently conduct requests for proposals, evaluate suppliers, and make well-informed procurement decisions.
• Responsible for price, contract, and supplier negotiations with national and international partners.
• Monitor cost, quality, schedule, and risk targets throughout the entire project lifecycle and ensure compliance with them.
• Working closely with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Operations, you will integrate procurement early in the proposal phase.
• Build and continuously develop a high-performing and competitive supplier network.
• Identify and strategically leverage global procurement opportunities to optimize costs, quality, and delivery performance.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing guidelines, governance requirements, and defined procurement processes.
• In addition, you drive the continuous optimization of processes and actively help shape a modern, high-performing procurement organization.

Application Requirements

What you need to succeed

• A successfully completed degree in business administration, industrial engineering, logistics, or a comparable qualification
• Substantial practical experience in project-based procurement for complex customer projects, ideally in the areas of intralogistics, automation, material handling, or mechanical or plant engineering
• Proven track record of success in negotiating and finalizing complex supplier and project contracts
• Strong negotiation skills and a keen commercial understanding
• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented approach to work
• High level of initiative, a strong sense of responsibility, and enjoyment of working in international project environments
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with a pragmatic, hands-on approach
• Strong communication skills and a confident demeanor when interacting with internal and external stakeholders
• Fluency in spoken and written German and English