Head of Procurement USCDS

Championing Procurement Innovation

Develop the supply footprint for the Fastening & Protection Business Area of Hilti in North America.

What You'll do

• Lead and develop a cross-Business Units team of Senior Procurement Managers in US (BU Anchors, BU Direct Fastening, BU Installation, BU Fire Protection)
• Translating the different Business Units needs into a North America footprint development strategy, and deliver the related implementation
• Deliver bottom line net financial savings, focusing on Negotiation, steering production plants and building a healthy pipeline of CoGS projects
• Develop strategy for key material groups (Steel, Stamping, Injection Molding, Chemicals) with focus on driving localization, competitiveness, supply flexibility & resilience
• Build and strengthen relationship with strategic suppliers and production plants

What You’ll Bring

• This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization or visa sponsorship (including initial, transfer, or extension), and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and remain authorized for the duration of employment without the need for sponsorship
• Master of Science in Engineering, Business Administration or comparable technical/commercial education
• 7+ years Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management work experience in a comparable industry and environment
• Experience in Consulting and strategy development, as a plus
• Travelling internationally required
• Several years’ experience in managing teams, matrix organization and stakeholder expectations

What’s In It for You

We are committed to caring for our people, which is why our retention has been over 90% for the last five years. It’s why we haven’t gone through any waves of layoffs – even during the COVID-19 pandemic. We value development, which is why 80-90% of our roles are filled internally. Success at Hilti comes down to teamwork and ability – the Hilti culture is contagious, and we have an excellent mix of people who are always looking to help one another.

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.

Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.