Director Direct Material Procurement (m/f/d)

Description

At INNIO, we are empowering industries and communities to make sustainable energy work today. Through our trusted Jenbacher and Waukesha engine solutions and our digital innovation capabilities, we help customers around the world generate and manage energy reliably, efficiently, and more sustainably.

As part of INNIO, you will join an international and forward-looking company where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the core of how we work and grow.

About the Role

Reporting to the VP Procurement, you will provide strategic leadership for the Direct Material Procurement organization across multiple leadership levels, including Team Leaders and their teams. In this role, you will shape the direction of the function, strengthen organizational capabilities, and drive procurement strategies that support business growth, supply resilience, and sustainable financial performance across our production footprint in Europe and North America.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an experienced procurement leader who combines strategic perspective with operational judgment and excels in leading through others, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving lasting business impact in a global manufacturing environment.

Your Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide strategic leadership for the Direct Material Procurement organization, including Team Leaders and their teams
• Develop organizational capability, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Drive functional excellence through clear governance, effective processes, and sustainable ways of working

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Define and execute forward-looking procurement and category strategies aligned with business, production, and financial priorities
• Translate market developments and business needs into sourcing decisions that enhance competitiveness, resilience, and long-term value creation
• Ensure robust supplier evaluation and selection processes that support operational excellence and future growth

Contract Negotiation & Financial Management

• Lead key supplier negotiations and oversee commercial strategies to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms
• Review and support complex supplier agreements to ensure commercially sound outcomes that protect INNIO’s interests
• Drive cost competitiveness, financial discipline, and value delivery across the direct material portfolio

Supplier Relationship Management & Risk Mitigation

• Establish strong supplier performance management and governance across quality, delivery, cost, and compliance
• Lead proactive risk management and mitigation planning to address supply chain disruptions, critical material shortages, and market volatility
• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and other senior stakeholders to ensure alignment, effective decision-making, and material readiness

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Extensive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management in a complex industrial environment
• Proven leadership experience across multiple organizational levels in a matrix organization
• Strong track record in procurement strategy, supplier negotiations, and commercial management
• Solid understanding of supply chain dynamics, market analysis, and procurement tools, including ERP systems
• Strong financial acumen, strategic mindset, and results-driven approach
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment
• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically as required
• Experience in the reciprocating engine, energy, or power generation industry is an advantage
• Fluency in English is required; German is an advantage

At INNIO, we offer a competitive salary package which is far above the requirements of the metal collective agreement in Austria. We highly value your individual qualifications and experience. As part of our recruiting process, we engage in open dialogue with you to discuss the details and ensure the best possible fit.