Procurement and Supply Chain Country Manager NAM

Procurement & Supply Chain Country Manager-Oakdale, MN

Drive strategy. Deliver value. Lead transformation.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven leader to oversee procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring alignment with North American strategies while delivering measurable business impact. This role is critical in driving cost efficiency, optimizing supplier performance, and enabling operational excellence across a complex environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading day-to-day procurement and supply chain operations within the assigned cluster.
• Executing regional and divisional procurement strategies and ensuring compliance with corporate standards and policies.
• Implementing category strategies and sourcing initiatives defined by Global and Regional Category Management.
• Managing local supplier relationships and supporting supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring material availability to support project execution, manufacturing, service operations, and customer requirements.
• Supporting project sales and execution teams with sourcing strategies, cost estimates, supplier selection, and delivery commitments.
• Monitoring and improving procurement KPIs including savings, supplier performance, material availability, inventory levels, delivery performance, and working capital.
• Coordinating logistics, warehousing, transportation, international trade, and customs activities within the cluster.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, delivery performance, process efficiency, and inventory optimization.
• Supporting implementation of procurement transformation projects, digitalization initiatives, and ERP enhancements.
• Managing supplier escalation processes and proactively mitigating supply chain risks.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, QHSE requirements, trade compliance regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Developing local sourcing opportunities aligned with global procurement strategies.
• Monitoring market developments, supplier capacities, and material trends affecting cluster performance.
• Acting as the primary procurement and supply chain contact for cluster management and operational stakeholders.
• Supporting working capital improvement through effective inventory management and planning processes.
• Coordinating cross-functional collaboration between Procurement, Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Finance, Service, and Sales.
• Ensuring regular reporting of procurement and supply chain KPIs and achievement of agreed targets.
• Leading and developing local procurement and supply chain teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Managing facility-related procurement services and local operational support where applicable.

Your Profile / Qualifications

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in procurement and supply chain leadership within complex, global organizations
• Strong expertise in contract management, supplier negotiations, and global sourcing
• Deep understanding of logistics, material flow, supply/demand planning, and multi-site operations
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP), Ariba, and source-to-pay (S2P) platforms
• Proven track record in driving cost reduction and transformation initiatives
• Strong financial acumen and analytical mindset

Who You Are

• A strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-oriented approach
• An influential leader who builds strong relationships across cultures and functions
• A skilled negotiator and decision-maker with sound business judgment
• A change agent who thrives in complex, matrixed environments
• Passionate about continuous improvement, innovation, and people development
• An excellent communicator with executive presence and global perspective

Why Join Us?

This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape procurement strategy, drive operational excellence, and play a key role in delivering business performance across a global organization.

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $130,000 - $185,000 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

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