Head of Procurement and Supply Chain (Americas)

Job overview

Head of Procurement and Supply Chain (Americas). This is an onsite position in Saint Paul, MN. The pay range is $175,000 - $200,000 per year. GEA Group is a global leader in engineering solutions. This role leads end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations, driving value creation through cost optimization, supplier management, and logistics efficiency.

What you'll do

• Lead end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations within your area, ensuring alignment with divisional and corporate strategy.
• Drive value creation through cost optimization, supplier management, logistics efficiency, and working capital improvement.
• Implement category, sourcing, and logistics strategies across both direct and indirect spend.
• Balance global and local priorities, resolving capacity constraints and enabling resource optimization across locations.
• Own performance outcomes, including cost, delivery, quality, and KPI achievement.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, project management, finance, HR, and other divisions to drive business results.
• Champion transformation initiatives, including digitalization, automation, and ERP optimization.
• Lead supplier strategy, including negotiations, contract management, pricing, and performance evaluation.
• Drive continuous improvement across supply chain processes, tools, and organizational capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, corporate standards, and QHSE requirements.
• Act as a key executive interface, influencing stakeholders and representing procurement at the highest levels.

What we're looking for

Education

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

Experience

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

Skills & competencies

head of procurement

supply chain

americas

gea

saint paul mn

full time

onsite

leadership

procurement strategy

logistics

supplier management

sap

ariba

Work arrangement

• Visa sponsorship: No

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• 12 paid holidays
• 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: Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers. Sector: 42.