Head of Procurement USCDS

About the role

Championing Procurement Innovation is a critical role within the Fastening & Protection Business Area of Hilti in North America. The incumbent will lead and develop a cross-Business Units team of Senior Procurement Managers in US (BU Anchors, BU Direct Fastening, BU Installation, BU Fire Protection).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a cross-Business Units team of Senior Procurement Managers in US (BU Anchors, BU Direct Fastening, BU Installation, BU Fire Protection)
• Translate the different Business Units needs into a North America footprint development strategy, and deliver the related implementation
• Deliver bottom line net financial savings, focusing on Negotiation, steering production plants and building a healthy pipeline of CoGS projects
• Develop strategy for key material groups (Steel, Stamping, Injection Molding, Chemicals) with focus on driving localization, competitiveness, supply flexibility & resilience
• Build and strengthen relationship with strategic suppliers and production plants

Requirements

• Master of Science in Engineering, Business Administration or comparable technical/commercial education
• 7+ years Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management work experience in a comparable industry and environment
• Experience in Consulting and strategy development, as a plus
• Several years’ experience in managing teams, matrix organization and stakeholder expectations

Qualifications

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization or visa sponsorship (including initial, transfer, or extension), and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and remain authorized for the duration of employment without the need for sponsorship.

Skills

Master of Science in Engineering, Business Administration or comparable technical/commercial education

7+ years Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management work experience in a comparable industry and environment

Experience in Consulting and strategy development, as a plus

Several years’ experience in managing teams, matrix organization and stakeholder expectations

Benefits

We are committed to caring for our people, which is why our retention has been over 90% for the last five years. It’s why we haven’t gone through any waves of layoffs – even during the COVID-19 pandemic. We value development, which is why 80-90% of our roles are filled internally.

Pay

The compensation package is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position offers a flexible schedule to accommodate travel requirements.

Legal Notice

Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.