Bilingual Procurement Director - Americas

tesa; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adhesive solutions provider is seeking a Bilingual Procurement Director for the Americas. This role involves leading procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is fluent in English and Spanish, with strong leadership and negotiation skills, and a background in business or supply chain management. This full-time role requires travel and offers the opportunity to work on sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Significant relevant procurement leadership experience may be considered.
• Leadership experience in Procurement.
• Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Procurement across North and South America.
• Steer regional activities aligned with global targets.
• Manage total spend and supplier conditions.

Skills

Fluent in business English and Spanish

Strong negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills in English & Spanish

Proactive leadership

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Business, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Job description

Overview

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Are you ready to revolutionize tape with us? At tesa, we\'re not just colleagues; we\'re collaborators who thrive on pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Our mission is to create sustainable adhesive solutions that improve the work, products, and lives of our customers. Internally, we call this position the Head of Global Procurement - Americas. The person selected for this role will be an integral member of the Global Procurement Management Team and will report directly to the Chief Procurement Officer. This role will be responsible for developing and executing the regional procurement strategy in alignment with global business objectives, frameworks, and category strategies, while serving as the primary procurement representative within regional management teams and partnering closely with global category teams across both direct and indirect spend areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead Procurement across North and South America, representing Global Procurement locally
• Steer regional activities aligned with global targets, driving cross-functional collaboration
• Own supplier relationships to ensure capability, compliance, and innovation
• Manage total spend and supplier conditions (price, TCO, terms, quality, sustainability)
• Ensure continuous improvement and adherence to Procurement standards and processes
• Drive excellence and optimize regional teams through key initiatives
• Set and monitor top-down targets, initiate corrective actions as needed
• Engage senior stakeholders to embed Procurement priorities in regional decisions
• Build and lead a high-performing team with consistent delivery
• Other duties as assigned

Key Elements For Your Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Business, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Significant relevant procurement leadership experience may be considered
• Leadership experience in Procurement
• Fluent in business English and Spanish
• Portuguese is a plus
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills (in English & Spanish)
• Proactive and results-driven leader with a strong track record of driving cost-reduction initiatives and maintaining high engagement
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and driving progress
• Able to push stakeholders constructively and with impact
• Strong economic and financial understanding of market dynamics, paired with excellent global communication and interpersonal skills to build trust, foster relationships, and network effectively across cultures and functions
• Able to travel domestically and internationally – approximately 25%
• Must have valid license and passport

Other Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: General Business, Strategy/Planning, and Finance
• Industries: Chemical Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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