Head of Procurement and Supply Chain Americas

Job overview

Head of Procurement and Supply Chain Americas in Hastings, MN. This is an onsite role. The typical base pay range is $175,000 - $200,000 per year. GEA Group is a global leader in engineering solutions. This role oversees procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring alignment with global strategies and driving value through cost efficiency, supplier performance, and operational excellence.

What you'll do

• Lead end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations.
• Drive value creation through cost optimization, supplier management, logistics efficiency, and working capital improvement.
• Implement category, sourcing, and logistics strategies.
• Balance global and local priorities.
• Own performance outcomes.
• Partner cross-functionally.
• Champion transformation initiatives.
• Lead supplier strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Experience

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.

Skills & competencies

head of procurement

supply chain manager

procurement

supply chain

logistics

hastings, mn

gea

full-time

onsite

$175k-$200k/year

leadership

strategy

negotiation

Work arrangement

• Visa sponsorship: No

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO
• 7% 401(k) employer match
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness incentive program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings and Spending Accounts.

About the employer

GEA is hiring for this role. Industry: Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors). Sector: 31.