Head of Procurement - North America

About the Role

The Head of Procurement Market Unit – North America (HPMUNA) supports the US and Canadian team’s purchasing activities to secure efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance. This role develops and implements procurement strategies to optimize costs and ensure quality, leveraging PERI’s resources to align procurement with company goals across regional departments such as operations, sales, and finance. The HPMUNA also leads the regional procurement team, driving a high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to cross-functional strategic initiatives such as ERP rollouts, process harmonization programs, and Supply Quality Management frameworks.
• Accountable for overall procurement performance in the region, including improvements in TCO, EBIT, working capital, and supply security.
• Negotiate regional demands according to process.
• Deliver functional leadership of the procurement teams in subsidiaries, guiding, aligning, and supporting them across a matrix setup.
• Ensure high data quality in SAP/ERP and existing procurement systems for efficient ordering processes.
• Create KPI transparency, translate global targets into regional objectives, and monitor target achievement.
• Complete the RFQ process, including implementation via quantity contracts, info records, or purchase orders.
• Continuously improve local supplier performance by tracking KPIs and initiating actions.
• Drive global procurement requirements (e.g., LKSG, CBAM, Risk Management) through the local organization.
• Support Category Managers and Technical Project Procurement Managers in identifying, qualifying, and managing "major suppliers" according to defined processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in strategic procurement, preferably in a global or international context.
• Experience with SAP MM, eProcurement, and ERP-system tools.
• Ability to travel as necessary.

Skills

• Strategic Thinking: Anticipates future scenarios and plans long-term goals by setting objectives and considering the broader impact of decisions.
• Negotiation and Persuasion: Identifies and addresses barriers to compliance, listens to understand perspectives, articulates needs concisely, and adapts strategies with patience and persistence.
• Leadership Excellence: Proven track record in communication, coaching, delegation, relationship building, ownership, team results, decision-making, and emotional intelligence.
• Analytical Skills: Accurately gathers data, analyzes information, uncovers insights, and makes sound decisions based on informed judgment.
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughly reviews work for errors, follows instructions, proofreads, and maintains accurate records.
• Fluent in German or other languages is an advantage.

What We Value

• Positive Attitude: A mindset that drives success and fosters a thriving work environment.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Vision, drive, and a willingness to innovate.
• Open-mindedness: Embrace new ideas and perspectives to contribute to a dynamic and inclusive workplace.
• Passion for Work: Enthusiasm and dedication in all tasks.
• Team Player: Collaboration and understanding the importance of teamwork.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and paid time off.

Pay

The allocated salary range for this position is $145,000 to $160,000 annually.

Why Join Us

• Exciting Growth: Be part of a company on an upward trajectory with opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Caring Culture: A workplace where employee well-being is a priority.
• Innovation: Contribute to an environment that values and encourages unique ideas.