Head of Procurement - North America

PERI; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Paid time off

Job summary

PERI seeks a Head of Procurement Market Unit – North America (HPMUNA) to lead the US/Canada procurement agenda, aligning strategies with operations, sales and finance. You will drive cost efficiency, quality, and compliance while guiding regional teams in a high-performance culture.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic procurement, SAP MM expertise, ERP familiarity, and willingness to travel. German language skills are advantageous in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in professional experience in strategic procurement, preferably global or international.
• Proficient with SAP MM, eProcurement and ERP-system tools.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.
• Strategic thinker who plans to achieve long-term goals.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion, and planning skills for talks.
• Demonstrated leadership through coaching, delegation and ownership.
• German language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional procurement strategy and activities to optimize costs and quality.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives like ERP rollouts and process harmonization.
• Manage KPI development, data quality, and regional performance.
• Direct the regional procurement teams across subsidiaries in a matrix setup.
• Ensure procurement processes align with LKSG, CBAM, risk management, etc.
• Identify, qualify and manage major suppliers with local figures.

Skills

Strategic procurement

SAP MM

eProcurement

Analytical skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Travel ability

German language

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The main purpose of PERI’s Head of Procurement Market Unit – North America (HPMUNA) position is to support the US and Canadian team’s purchasing activities to secure efficiency, effectiveness and compliance. The HPMUNA does this by developing and implementing procurement strategies to optimize costs and ensure quality. Leveraging PERI’s resources, HPMUNA works with various regional departments (e.g., operations, sales, finance) to align procurement with company goals. In addition, it is the responsibility of the HPMUNA position to lead the regional procurement team, driving a high-performance culture.

What You’ll Do In a Typical Day

• Actively contribute value to cross-functional strategic initiatives such as ERP rollouts, process harmonization programs, drive initiatives, process implementation, and Supply Quality Management frameworks.
• Accountable for the overall procurement performance in your region including direct contribution to improvements in TCO, EBIT, working capital, and supply security.
• Negotiates regional demands according to process.
• Deliver functional leadership of the procurement teams in the subsidiaries – guiding, aligning, and supporting them across a matrix setup to ensure strategic and operational objectives are met.
• Ensure a high data-quality in SAP / ERP and existing procurement systems for an efficient ordering process.
• Create KPI transparency, translate global targets into regional objectives, and monitor target achievement.
• Complete RFQ process including its implementation in the form of quantity contracts, info records or purchase orders (RFQ)
• Continuous improvement of local supplier performance by tracking KPI`s and initiating of actions.
• Drive global Procurement requirements (LKSG, CBAM, Risk-Mgmt., etc.) through the local organization.
• Support of the Category Manager/Technical Project Procurement Manager in Identification, qualification & managing of “major suppliers” according to defined processes and preparing local figures.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• 5+ years in professional experience in in strategic procurement, preferably in a global or international context.
• Experienced in SAP MM, eProcurement and ERP-system tools
• Ability to travel, as necessary
• Strategic Thinker: Anticipates future scenarios and plans to achieve long term goals by focusing on setting objectives, developing plans, and considering the broader impact of decisions
• Negotiation and Persuasion: Identifies and addresses the social, emotional, economic, and practical barriers that prevent people from complying, listening to understand the other party's perspective as well as articulating your own needs concisely, thoughtful planning and preparation before talks, thinking critically, adapt strategies, patience, persistence, and techniques.
• Leadership Excellence: Proven track record of exceptional leadership demonstrated through communication, coaching/developing, delegation, relationship building, ownership/responsibility, team results, decision making, and emotional intelligence
• Fluent in German or other languages skills are an advantage.
• Analytical Skills: Accurately gathers data, analyzes information, uncovers hidden insights, and reaches sound decisions based on informed judgment
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughly reviews work for errors, follows instructions, proofreads, and maintains accurate records.

What We Value

• Positive Attitude: We believe in the power of a positive mindset to drive success and foster a thriving work environment.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: If you have a vision, drive, and a willingness to innovate, we encourage and support your entrepreneurial spirit.
• Open-mindedness: Embrace new ideas and perspectives, contributing to a dynamic and inclusive workplace
• Passion for Work: We appreciate individuals who are passionate about their work, bringing enthusiasm and dedication to everything they do.
• Team Player: Collaboration is at the heart of our success. We value individuals who understand the importance of teamwork.

Why Join Us

• Exciting Growth: Be part of a company that is on an upward trajectory, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Caring Culture: Experience a workplace where the well-being of employees is a priority, fostering a supportive and caring culture.
• Innovation: Contribute to an environment that values innovation and encourages you to bring your unique ideas to the table

Additional Information

PERI Offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, supplemental options, 401k retirement with company match, paid holidays, sick leave, and paid time off. The allocated salary range for this position is $145,000.00 to $160,000.00 annually.

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