Head of Procurement - North America

Job summary

The Head of Procurement will develop and implement regional procurement strategies to optimize costs, quality, and supply security while leading the procurement team. They are responsible for driving cross-functional initiatives, managing supplier performance, and ensuring data integrity within ERP systems.

Job details

[https://dmscdn.successfactors.com/9f6abd39a96ddcf58a9720e153ea1e17796ea5048727b542cf4b8f9bfd0f56d9/static_content/b797c6e1ab004a37a1a8/Helmets.jpg] SCOPE OF POSITION: 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 YOUR BENEFITS WILL BE: * $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year * Health (including paramedical), Vision & Dental * Life Insurance * Short-Term & Long-Term Disability * Company Matching RRSP * Tuition Reimbursement We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodation for candidates with disabilities is available throughout the recruitment process upon request. PERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer Apply online peri.com/career [//peri.com/karriere] PERI Group Formwork Scaffolding Engineering Recruiting Team

What you’ll do

The Head of Procurement will develop and implement regional procurement strategies to optimize costs, quality, and supply security while leading the procurement team. They are responsible for driving cross-functional initiatives, managing supplier performance, and ensuring data integrity within ERP systems.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of professional experience in strategic procurement, preferably within a global context. Proficiency in SAP MM and ERP tools is required, along with strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical capabilities.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Vision insurance • Dental insurance • Life insurance • Short-term disability • Long-term disability • Company matching RRSP • Tuition reimbursement

Listed skills

• ERP systems · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Strategic Procurement · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Strategic procurement
• SAP MM
• eProcurement
• ERP systems
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Persuasion
• Analytical skills
• Supply quality management
• TCO optimization
• KPI monitoring
• Risk management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strategic planning
• Decision making
• Attention to detail
• Patience
• Proofreading
• Global Procurement
• Procurement Strategy
• Planning
• Analytical Skills
• Category Management
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Procurement
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Critical Thinking
• Data Quality
• Emotional Intelligence
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Finance
• Sales
• German Language
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• SAP ERP
• Working Capital
• Operations
• Persuasive Communication
• Procurement Management
• Procurement Software
• Purchasing
• Quality Management
• Relationship Building
• Coaching
• SAP Material Management
• Supplier Performance Management
• Persistence
• Objective Setting
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Logistics
• Construction
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Head of Procurement
• Director of Procurement / Sourcing
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Purchasing Managers