Global Head of Procurement

SchuhEder Consulting GmbH; Town of Italy (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a global procurement leader for its e-mobility division. You will own the sourcing organization and develop procurement strategies for electronic components. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in global procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead international teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing business in the technology sector.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in global procurement leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of electronic components and supply markets.
• Experience in sourcing PCBAs, semiconductors, or power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of global strategic and indirect sourcing.
• End-to-end responsibility for the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.
• Development and execution of procurement strategies focused on electronic components.

Skills

Global procurement leadership

Electronics sourcing

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Job description

You take full ownership of the global sourcing organization within a fast-scaling e-mobility business. The role focuses on building and executing procurement strategies that support rapid growth, industrialization, and global supply chain resilience.

Company

Our client is an internationally active company with a strong focus on technology-driven products and global operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of global strategic and indirect sourcing within the e-mobility division
• End-to-end responsibility for the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process
• Development and execution of procurement strategies with a strong focus on electronic components, modules, and systems (e.g. PCBs, semiconductors, power electronics)
• Supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management across a global supplier base
• Ensuring supply security and managing allocation risks in volatile markets
• Driving cost optimization, design-to-cost, and supplier consolidation in electronics sourcing
• Establishment of scalable governance structures, processes, and KPIs
• Leadership and development of international teams
• Close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders including R&D, product management, quality, and operations to align sourcing strategies with product requirements, cost targets, and industrialization timelines

Your Profile

• Proven track record in global procurement leadership roles with strong exposure to electronics sourcing
• Deep understanding of electronic components, supply markets, and typical constraints (e.g. allocation, lifecycle, dual sourcing)
• Experience in sourcing PCBAs, semiconductors, power electronics, or complex electronic assemblies
• Background in industrial, automotive, or e-mobility environments is a plus
• Experience in scaling procurement organizations and implementing governance structures
• Strong leadership capabilities with international team responsibility
• High level of negotiation skills and commercial acumen

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