SodaStream: Procurement Strategy and Excellence Lead

Overview (English)

The Lead of Procurement Strategy and Excellence is responsible for driving the development and execution of procurement strategies that support organizational goals. This role leads continuous improvement initiatives, technology roadmap and drives excellence through KPI management and performance optimization.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in process improvement, data analysis and decision making, operational governance, with the ability to align performance with business objectives.

Responsibilities (English)

Strategy Development & Execution

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that support cost optimization, risk management, and value creation
• Set and lead technology roadmap for global procurement
• Collaborate with category managers and business units to align procurement strategies with organizational goals
• Set a roadmap for strategic initiatives and work plan
  
  

• Lead procurement transformation and process improvement initiatives
• Identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks in processes and develop actionable improvement plans
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence
  
  

• Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for procurement activities (e.g., cost savings, supplier performance, compliance)
• Develop dashboards and reports to provide visibility into procurement performance and opportunities
• Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks across the procurement function
  
  

• Work closely with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Operations, etc.) to ensure alignment
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to Procurement leadership based on procurement analytics and benchmarking
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or related field
  
  

• Minimum 5 years of experience in leading operational excellence - preferably in procurement or supply chain roles
• Proven experience in strategic planning and continuous improvement
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and analytics tools
  
  

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Strong project management capabilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Self starter and motivated