Global Project Development & Risk Management Expert - CAPEX Procurement

Leoben or Vienna | Full time

Your position

As Global Project Development & Risk Management Expert – CAPEX Procurement, you will play a key role in driving procurement excellence across major CAPEX projects and operational investments above EUR 250k. Acting as a strategic partner to project teams and regional procurement organizations, you will lead and coordinate procurement activities throughout the project lifecycle – from early-stage FEL and procurement strategy development to supplier selection, contracting, change and claim management. As the central procurement contact for Project Managers, you will ensure effective sourcing decisions, robust risk management, and compliance with procurement standards while supporting the continuous development of procurement capabilities across the regions.

Your tasks

- Leading CAPEX procurement activities for operational investments above EUR 250k, ensuring professional execution, compliance, and value creation.

- Driving project procurement by defining and aligning strategies within the project team and integrating procurement requirements across the FEL process.

- Managing strategic categories through market analysis, supplier selection, sourcing strategy, tendering, negotiations, and contract awarding.

- Acting as Project Procurement Manager (PPM) by coordinating all procurement-related matters with project stakeholders and securing required external goods and services.

- Developing procurement capabilities and governance by guiding regional teams, ensuring policy compliance, and fostering consistent procurement standards.

Your profile

· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree is an advantage.

· Extensive experience in procurement or supply chain, ideally in a global and project-driven environment, with a proven track record in CAPEX and/or project procurement.

· Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills, combined with a commercial mindset and a strong focus on results.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, cultures, and regions.

Languages: English – fluent

Nice to have: Any additional languages are considered an asset.

Our offer

The annual gross salary for this full-time position is € 78 ,000.00, with a competitive package based on qualifications, experience, and market values.

Flexibility: Flexible, trust-based working hours and possibility of home office after onboarding

Health: Sponsorship of sporting events, platform for mental & physical health (Mavie), discount at local gym

Plus: Childcare facilities (Hilfswerk) on the company premises, canteen with daily meal allowance, free parking incl. 12 charging stations, corporate benefits platform

In addition to these local benefits for Leoben, we also offer you many global benefits .

Do you want to take the next step?

Please apply online in English , as applications by e-mail cannot be considered for data protection reasons. Here you can find all the details about our application process.

At RHI Magnesita, everyone is welcome! We embrace diversity in all forms and evaluate applications solely based on qualifications and experience. If you share our passion for shaping tomorrow’s world, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We also actively encourage individuals with disabilities to submit their application.

Do you have more questions?

Nina Missethon (Head of Talent Acquisition - Europe & CIS)

E-Mail: [email protected]

Phone / WhatsApp: +43 699 1870 5465

About RHI Magnesita

As the global leader in refractories, we supply advanced products, technologies and services essential for high-temperature industrial processes in sectors such as steel, cement, and glass. With around 20,000 employees and production sites across the globe, we are committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and market leadership. By leading the industry in reducing emissions and supporting our customers' transitions to greener solutions, we are shaping tomorrow’s world.

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