Head of Procurement - North America

Our client, a rapidly growing global retailer, is seeking a strategic Head of Procurement to lead the next phase of its North American procurement transformation. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity responsible for building procurement capability, driving organizational change, and establishing governance across a complex, decentralized business operating throughout the United States and Canada. Reporting directly to the Head of Global Procurement, this leader will serve as the senior procurement transformation partner for North America, overseeing indirect procurement strategy across Operations, Marketing, Real Estate, Logistics, Corporate Services, and other GNFR categories. The role will play a critical part in standing up a best-in-class procurement organization, implementing new procurement technologies, developing procurement talent, and driving measurable commercial value across the business. This is an ideal opportunity for a procurement leader who thrives in transformation environments and enjoys building teams, implementing operating models, influencing executive stakeholders, and creating scalable procurement processes from the ground up. Location: Charlotte, NC Schedule: Full-time | Primarily onsite (5 days/week preferred) Compensation: $190,000–$200,000 base salary + 20% bonus potential Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage 401(k) with company match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid vacation and sick time Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options Employee discounts and wellness programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Responsibilities Lead the North American procurement transformation strategy across multiple business units and indirect spend categories. Drive adoption of centralized procurement processes, governance frameworks, and sourcing best practices. Partner with executive leadership to define and execute procurement initiatives that support long‑term business objectives. Develop and communicate procurement value creation strategies, including savings realization, risk mitigation, compliance improvements, and supplier optimization. Help establish success metrics and demonstrate procurement's return on investment to senior leadership. Organizational Development & Team Leadership Build and scale the North American procurement organization during a period of significant growth and transformation. Lead, mentor, and develop procurement managers while helping establish a high‑performing procurement culture. Support organizational design, hiring strategy, and talent development initiatives as the procurement function expands. Help establish and integrate a new Mexico‑based Procurement Center of Excellence while partnering with an existing global COE structure. Strategic Sourcing & Category Leadership Provide executive oversight across indirect procurement categories including: Operations Marketing Logistics Corporate Services Facilities and Maintenance Guide category strategies, sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract optimization efforts. Support large‑scale sourcing events and complex supplier negotiations across North America. Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, standardization, and enterprise‑wide value creation. Stakeholder Management & Change Leadership Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders across Operations, Marketing, IT, Real Estate, Finance, and Strategy. Drive stakeholder engagement and procurement adoption within a historically decentralized operating environment. Build strong partnerships across business units to increase procurement influence and support enterprise decision‑making. Lead change management efforts associated with procurement transformation and process adoption. Establish credibility with stakeholders by demonstrating measurable business value and commercial impact. Technology & Process Improvement Champion implementation and adoption of procurement technology platforms, including: Ariba Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) ServiceNow Spend Analytics Solutions Support procurement data governance, spend visibility initiatives, and reporting enhancements. Drive process standardization and operational excellence through automation, analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives. Help shape future procurement capabilities leveraging digital tools, automation, and emerging technologies. Partner closely with procurement leaders across Europe, North America, and global support functions. Collaborate with global category leaders supporting Operations, Marketing, IT, Real Estate, and other indirect spend areas. Share best practices and support development of global procurement strategies while ensuring alignment with North American business priorities. Participate in global procurement initiatives and contribute to long‑term organizational planning. Qualifications 10-15 years of progressive procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or commercial leadership experience. Proven experience leading procurement transformation initiatives within large, complex organizations. Demonstrated success building, scaling, or redesigning procurement organizations and operating models. Experience leading indirect procurement strategies across multiple categories and business functions. Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational alignment. Track record of delivering measurable commercial value through sourcing, supplier management, and process improvement initiatives. Experience implementing procurement technologies, ERP systems, P2P solutions, or contract management platforms. Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills. Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, high‑growth, and transformational environments. Self‑starter mentality with a demonstrated ability to operate autonomously and drive results. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting organizations transitioning from decentralized to centralized procurement structures. Experience establishing or partnering with Procurement Centers of Excellence or shared services organizations. Familiarity with Ariba, Coupa, SAP, Maximo, ServiceNow, CLM platforms, or similar procurement technologies. Multi‑region or global procurement leadership experience. Experience leading procurement governance, compliance, and procurement operating model initiatives. Travel Approximately 20–25% travel, primarily throughout North America with occasional travel to Mexico and Europe. Why This Opportunity? Lead a large‑scale procurement transformation with significant executive visibility and organizational impact. Shape the future procurement operating model for a global organization with substantial North American operations. Build and develop a growing procurement team while helping establish a best‑in‑class procurement function. Partner directly with senior executives and influence enterprise‑wide strategy and decision‑making. Play a key role in launching a new Procurement Center of Excellence supporting North America. Drive implementation of next‑generation procurement technologies and processes. Deliver meaningful business impact through savings, governance, supplier optimization, and operational excellence. Join an organization investing heavily in procurement modernization, technology, and long‑term capability building. This is a unique opportunity for a transformational procurement leader to build, influence, and scale a procurement organization while creating lasting impact across a global enterprise. #J-18808-Ljbffr CRG Search