Senior Procurement Excellence Manager (f/m/d)

About the job

Workload: 80–100%, Baden

Shape the future of procurement at Axpo Services AG! Lead the harmonization, standardization, and transformation of procurement processes across the organization, driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement through end-to-end Procure-to-Pay initiatives.

What you will do:

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

What you bring & who you are:

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

About the team:

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.

Ready to lead change and make an impact? Apply now!

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.