Head of Functional Excellence - Strategic Procurement Americas

Head of Functional Excellence - Strategic Procurement, Americas

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways.

Transform the everyday with us!

In this role you will work remotely from a home office.

We are looking for a Head of Functional Excellence - Strategic Procurement, Americas. This strategic leadership role will guide the continued evolution of Strategic Procurement across the Americas region by advancing operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, governance, compliance, digital transformation, and capability building across multiple business units.

It is essential that the Head of Functional Excellence (FE) and the FE-team coordinate and work closely with the global FE-Network and effectively embed enterprise-wide methodologies, tools, and processes across the Americas region while also advocating for regional needs.

The successful candidate will combine strong leadership skills with exceptional project management capabilities, influencing senior stakeholders while driving large-scale initiatives from strategy through execution. Hereby, ensuring that all BUs across the region are fully compliant with internal and external regulations and requirements.  This role requires a self-motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can navigate complexity while delivering measurable business impact.

You’ll make an impact by:

Functional Excellence, Strategy & Steering

• Leading the development and execution of the global Procurement Functional Excellence strategy across the Americas region.
• Coordinating closely with the global Functional Excellence network to embed enterprise-wide methodologies, tools, processes, and standards while advocating for regional business needs.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen procurement performance, productivity, efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Establishing and promoting procurement best practices, standards, governance frameworks, and operating models across business units.
• Championing innovation, digitalization, and AI-enabled process transformation within procurement and supply chain activities.
• Developing and implementing a multidimensional target system to support the future steering of procurement as a full value creator.
• Establishing and operating a controlling system for consolidated procurement topics while supporting business-specific requirements across the region.

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Leading, developing, and connecting a high-performing Functional Excellence network across the Americas and the global organization.
• Fostering accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the procurement organization.
• Serving as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to business unit leadership teams and senior procurement executives.
• Driving alignment among regional and global procurement organizations.

Program & Project Management

• Directing complex cross-functional projects and transformation programs from concept through implementation.
• Establishing project governance that includes milestone tracking, risk management, stakeholder communication, and benefits realization.
• Ensuring strategic initiatives are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinating resources and priorities across multiple countries, business units, and functions.

Regulatory & Compliance Excellence

• Monitoring and assessing regulatory requirements affecting procurement and supply chain activities throughout the Americas.
• Collaborating with the global Functional Excellence network to evaluate regional regulatory risks and ensure their potential impact is understood.
• Developing, implementing, and sustaining compliance frameworks aligned with applicable regulations, policies, and corporate standards.
• Establishing consistent compliance processes and controls across business units.
• Partnering with Legal, Compliance, Export Control, Sustainability, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, and business leaders to advance regulatory readiness and governance excellence.
• Overseeing the deployment, training, monitoring, and continuous improvement of compliance-related initiatives throughout the region.

Process & Governance

• Defining and enhancing procurement governance structures, key performance indicators, performance dashboards, and operating rhythms.
• Leading process harmonization across business units while balancing local requirements with global standards.
• Identifying and removing operational inefficiencies through data-driven decision-making and structured problem-solving methodologies.

Stakeholder Management

• Building partnerships with business unit CEOs, CFOs, operations leaders, and procurement leadership teams.
• Presenting strategic recommendations and business updates to executive leadership.
• Facilitating alignment among diverse stakeholders while advancing organizational change.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations, Functional Excellence, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of leadership of large-scale transformation programs and cross-functional initiatives from strategy through implementation.
• Work within a complex, multinational organization.
• Responsibility for managing multiple complex programs or projects concurrently.
• Use of structured project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Proficiency in English both written and verbal
• Abiltiy to travel up to 15% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree.
• Demonstrated success influencing and leading across organizational boundaries.
• People leadership that includes developing teams and fostering engagement.
• Executive-level communication and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to advance organizational change and achieve results through collaboration and influence.
• Proven success directing multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities.
• Background developing procurement Functional Excellence strategies across multiple business units.
• Knowledge of procurement digitalization, AI-enabled transformation, automation, or advanced analytics.
• Familiarity with procurement governance frameworks, performance dashboards, key performance indicators, and operating models.
• Exposure to compliance, regulatory, risk management, or governance programs within procurement or supply chain operations.
• Partnership with Legal, Compliance, Export Control, Sustainability, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, or related functions.
• Leadership within large, matrixed organizations undergoing transformation.
• Capability building across regional or global teams and functional networks.
• Process harmonization across countries, regions, or business units.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

Protecting the environment, conserving our natural resources, fostering the health and performance of our people as well as safeguarding their working conditions are core to our social and business commitment at Siemens. They are an integral part of our Business Conduct Guidelines and our corporate strategy.

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