Head of Global Procurement

Who you are

You have over 10 years of progressive professional procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a strategic leadership role within a high-growth SaaS or technology company. You understand the importance of procurement as a strategic business enabler and are adept at ensuring sourcing strategies and supplier relationships align with the company's growth and efficiency goals. Your experience has equipped you with the skills to shift the focus from simple cost reduction to Total Cost of Ownership optimization, ensuring that major spend decisions provide maximum long-term commercial advantage.

You possess strong negotiation skills and have a proven track record of executing commercial negotiations to secure favorable terms and pricing structures. You are capable of leading and defining advanced category management strategies, with a critical focus on securing value that supports the company's objectives. Your leadership style fosters collaboration and you are skilled at building relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies are aligned with business needs.

Desirable

Experience in a fast-paced environment and familiarity with AI and data-driven decision-making processes would be advantageous. You are comfortable working in a technology-driven landscape and have a keen understanding of how procurement can leverage technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead the procurement function at Celonis, positioning it as a strategic partner and key enabler of the company's growth and efficiency goals. You will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that align with the overall business objectives. Your role will involve maximizing business value through effective supplier relationship management and ensuring that procurement practices support the speed, flexibility, and scale required by internal stakeholders.

You will shift the focus of procurement from simple cost reduction to a more strategic approach that emphasizes Total Cost of Ownership optimization. This will involve leading commercial negotiations to secure the most favorable terms and pricing structures, unlocking value that directly supports the company's growth objectives. You will define and execute advanced category management strategies, ensuring that procurement decisions are made with a long-term perspective in mind.

Collaboration will be key in this role, as you will work closely with various departments to ensure that procurement strategies are effectively integrated into the company's operations. You will also be responsible for mentoring and developing your team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the procurement function.

What we offer

At Celonis, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative team that is at the forefront of Process Intelligence technology. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will have the chance to make a significant impact on the company's success and help shape the future of procurement in a technology-driven environment. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.