Head of Procurement - North America

Location: Elkridge, MD, US, 21075

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. The HPMUNA collaborates with regional departments (e.g., operations, sales, finance) to align procurement with company goals and 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 and supporting them across a matrix setup to meet strategic and operational objectives.
• 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 the Category Manager/Technical Project Procurement Manager in identifying, qualifying, and managing “major suppliers” according to defined processes and preparing local figures.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in strategic procurement, preferably in a global or international context.
• Experienced in SAP MM, eProcurement, and ERP-system tools.
• Ability to travel as necessary.
• Fluent in German or other languages (advantageous).

Skills

• Strategic Thinker: Anticipates future scenarios and plans long-term goals by setting objectives, developing plans, 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/developing teams, delegation, relationship building, ownership, decision-making, and emotional intelligence.
• Analytical Skills: Accurately gathers data, analyzes information, uncovers insights, and reaches sound decisions based on informed judgment.
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughly reviews work for errors, follows instructions, proofreads, and maintains accurate records.

Values

• Positive Attitude: Drives success and fosters a thriving work environment.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Encourages innovation, vision, and drive.
• Open-mindedness: Embraces new ideas and perspectives, contributing to a dynamic and inclusive workplace.
• Passion for Work: Brings enthusiasm and dedication to tasks.
• Team Player: Values collaboration and teamwork.

Why Join Us

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

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including 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 $145,000.00 to $160,000.00 annually.