Procurement Excellence Manager

Lead Procure-to-Pay harmonization, standardization, and transformation as process owner, ensuring consistency and scalability Design and manage process methodologies (Adonis, Navex) with focus on automation and efficiency gains Drive cross-functional stakeholder engagement and partner with Finance & Accounting for integrated P2P controls and exception reduction Monitor process performance (KPIs, Celonis) and track improvement ROI Lead digital transformation and automation initiatives (RPA, AI) to optimize workflows Develop training programs and drive change adoption across the organization

Join a dynamic Center of Excellence team at Axpo Services AG, where diversity and innovation drive our success. We value open communication, collaborative problem-solving, and shared learning.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Operations

• Certifications in Process Improvement (Six Sigma, Lean), Procurement (CIPS), or Project Management (PMP) are advantageous

• Proven expertise in Procure-to-Pay transformation, design, and harmonization across complex, multi-stakeholder environments

• Strong process ownership background with accountability for continuous performance enhancement

• Experience with change management and organizational transformation

• Proficiency with process tools (Adonis, Navex, Celonis) and procurement systems (SAP, Ariba, PowerBI)

• Experience translating data insights into process improvements and performance strategies

• Familiarity with RPA and automation technologies in procurement

• Lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority

• Manage stakeholder alignment and competing priorities effectively

• Strong change leadership with focus on adoption and behavioral change

• Exceptional communication skills for complex, diverse audiences

• Data-driven problem-solving with project management expertise

• German and English (fluent, written and spoken)

• Spanish and/or Romanian is a plus