TheProduct Owner - NA ICT Purchasing Leaderwill have to strengthen regionalization and enhance ICT support for North America.

Reporting directly to the Head of ICT Global Purchasing, this role will act as the single point of entry for Purchasing functions in North America, ensuring strong alignment between global ICT strategy and regional business needs.

This is a high-visibility, business-facing leadership role, requiring strong autonomy and representation capabilities.

The position will partner closely with North America leadership to identify gaps, define the ICT Purchasing roadmap, and drive operational execution, while reinforcing governance, budget discipline, and value creation. The role is critical to addressing current NA challenges, including process optimization, automation, VCP initiatives, and data/AI adoption, while ensuring effective coordination with ICT NA regional organization.

Key responsibilities:

NA Business Partnership & RepresentationAct as the primary point of contact for ICT Purchasing in North AmericaPartner with NA leadership (Purchasing, ICT, Finance) to understand priorities and translate them into actionable roadmapsRepresent ICT Purchasing in NA governance forums and leadership discussions VCP (Value Chain Performance) & Data, AI EnablementSupport and lead VCP initiatives in NA, including:

PO and pricing fluctuation analysisIdentification of cost-saving opportunitiesValue creation tracking and reportingDrive adoption of data-driven and AI-enabled solutions in

NA:

NA ICT Purchasing Strategy & RoadmapCapture North America-specific requirements and priorities, and define, maintain, and execute a regional ICT Purchasing roadmap derived from and aligned with global priorities.

Ensure alignment between global programs and NA-specific requirementsIdentify gaps in ICT support and proactively propose solutions to strengthen regional capabilities Operational Execution & PerformanceDrive end-to-end execution of purchasing activities in

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Sourcing supportSupplier management and performance trackingProcurement operations monitoring (PO flows, pricing, compliance)Improve responsiveness and delivery performance for NA stakeholders Process Optimization & AutomationLead initiatives to optimize NA purchasing processes and increase efficiencyContribute to continuous improvement of procurement governance and operating models Governance, Compliance & Risk ManagementIdentify risks impacting NA delivery and proactively escalate issuesReinforce governance frameworks and accountability within the region

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Business, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.

Minimum 10 years experience in Purchasing, ICT, Digital TransformationStrong experience in business partnering at senior leadership levelDeep understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and sourcing operationsExperience with digital tools and platforms (ERP systems, data platforms such as Palantir, AI/analytics solutions)Strong financial acumen (budget management, cost optimization, forecasting)Experience in global and regional matrix organizationsStrong leadership capabilities with ability to operate with high autonomyExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skillsStrategic mindset with strong execution disciplineTheProduct Owner - NA ICT Purchasing Leaderwill have to strengthen regionalization and enhance ICT support for North America.

Reporting directly to the Head of ICT Global Purchasing, this role will act as the single point of entry for Purchasing functions in North America, ensuring strong alignment between global ICT strategy and regional business needs.

This is a high-visibility, business-facing leadership role, requiring strong autonomy and representation capabilities.

The position will partner closely with North America leadership to identify gaps, define the ICT Purchasing roadmap, and drive operational execution, while reinforcing governance, budget discipline, and value creation. The role is critical to addressing current NA challenges, including process optimization, automation, VCP initiatives, and data/AI adoption, while ensuring effective coordination with ICT NA regional organization.

Key responsibilities:

NA Business Partnership & RepresentationAct as the primary point of contact for ICT Purchasing in North AmericaPartner with NA leadership (Purchasing, ICT, Finance) to understand priorities and translate them into actionable roadmapsRepresent ICT Purchasing in NA governance forums and leadership discussions VCP (Value Chain Performance) & Data, AI EnablementSupport and lead VCP initiatives in NA, including:

PO and pricing fluctuation analysisIdentification of cost-saving opportunitiesValue creation tracking and reportingDrive adoption of data-driven and AI-enabled solutions in

NA:

NA ICT Purchasing Strategy & RoadmapCapture North America-specific requirements and priorities, and define, maintain, and execute a regional ICT Purchasing roadmap derived from and aligned with global priorities.

Ensure alignment between global programs and NA-specific requirementsIdentify gaps in ICT support and proactively propose solutions to strengthen regional capabilities Operational Execution & PerformanceDrive end-to-end execution of purchasing activities in

NA:

Sourcing supportSupplier management and performance trackingProcurement operations monitoring (PO flows, pricing, compliance)Improve responsiveness and delivery performance for NA stakeholders Process Optimization & AutomationLead initiatives to optimize NA purchasing processes and increase efficiencyContribute to continuous improvement of... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.