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thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with more than 93,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2024/2025, the company generated sales of around €33 billion in 48 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technological know-how, outstanding engineering competence and a high level of innovative strength, the group develops solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection and energy transition, digital transformation in industry and mobility of the future.
ABOUT THE JOB
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Procurement North America (OE & Aftermarket) is responsible for leading all procurement activities for Business Unit BM across North America, including the United States and Mexico. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for sourcing, supplier management, cost optimization, procurement performance, and supply chain risk management supporting both Original Equipment (OE) and Aftermarket business operations.
The role is accountable for developing and executing procurement strategies aligned with regional and global business objectives while ensuring achievement of material cost targets, supplier performance expectations, budget commitments, and program deliverables. The Senior Manager serves as a key member of the regional leadership team and works closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Sales, Program Management, Finance, and Global Commodity Management to drive business growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
This position leads procurement teams throughout North America and is responsible for building a high-performing organization capable of supporting current and future business requirements.
Your responsibilities
Salary range: 120k-130k, 15% bonus potential
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead all procurement activities for Business Unit BM within North America, including the United States and Mexico.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that support business objectives, customer requirements, and market competitiveness.
- Ensure achievement of annual material cost reduction targets, savings initiatives, and procurement performance objectives.
- Drive procurement support for customer acquisition activities through competitive sourcing strategies and market intelligence.
- Manage regional supplier relationships to ensure performance expectations related to quality, delivery, cost, innovation, and service are achieved.
- Establish and maintain strategic supplier partnerships that support long-term business objectives.
- Lead supplier selection, sourcing decisions, contract negotiations, and commercial agreements.
- Collaborate with Global and Regional Commodity Management teams to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies and supplier selection decisions.
- Ensure procurement involvement throughout the product lifecycle, from acquisition and development through end-of-production.
- Support Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives and cost optimization programs.
- Conduct market analysis to identify cost trends, supply risks, emerging technologies, and sourcing opportunities.
- Ensure supply chain continuity through effective supplier capacity planning, risk mitigation, and business continuity planning.
- Support supplier qualification, development, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Manage procurement-related change management activities and engineering changes.
- Support claims, commercial dispute resolution, and supplier performance management activities.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, ethical sourcing standards, and delegated authority requirements.
- Develop and implement corrective action plans to address procurement, supplier, and supply chain performance gaps.
- Prepare and present procurement performance metrics, cost savings achievements, and market intelligence to regional and global leadership teams.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve procurement effectiveness, efficiency, and organizational capability.
Your profile
Leadership Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and development for procurement teams throughout North America.
- Build and maintain a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and results.
- Develop succession plans and talent development strategies to strengthen organizational capability.
- Lead cross-functional teams supporting sourcing decisions, supplier development initiatives, and program launches.
- Serve as the primary procurement leader for Business Unit BM within North America.
Financial Accountability
- Responsible for material spend performance across North America.
- Accountable for achieving annual procurement savings targets and cost reduction objectives.
- Responsible for procurement budget planning, forecasting, and financial performance.
- Support profitability improvement initiatives through strategic sourcing and cost management activities.
- Identify and mitigate procurement-related financial risks and opportunities.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated success leading procurement organizations within the automotive industry.
- Strong understanding of Original Equipment (OE) and Aftermarket business models.
- Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and cost optimization.
- Proven ability to develop and execute procurement strategies within a global matrix organization.
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of material cost management.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior business leaders.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain risk management and supplier development methodologies.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strategic sourcing and procurement expertise.
- Advanced negotiation and influencing skills.
- Strong business and financial acumen.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to build relationships across all organizational levels.
- Strong project and change management capabilities.
- High degree of resilience, adaptability, and business judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within global and multicultural environments.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field required. Master's Degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive procurement experience within the automotive industry.
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing procurement teams.
- Experience supporting North American manufacturing operations required.
- Experience working within a global organization and matrix reporting environment preferred.
- Fluency in English required. Spanish language skills preferred.
Travel Requirements
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.
The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Contact details
We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
Notices:
If you are an applicant with a California residency, please click on the following link: California Job Applicant Notice of Collection
thyssenkrupp Notice of Fraudulent Job Offers
Your benefits with us
We offer a robust suite of benefits designed to help you thrive—health insurance, paid leave, and more. You’ll also enjoy a culture that values balance, learning, and long-term career development.
We value diversity
thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology NA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.
Job Reference: US_RS_08465
INTRODUCTION
thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with more than 93,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2024/2025, the company generated sales of around €33 billion in 48 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technological know-how, outstanding engineering competence and a high level of innovative strength, the group develops solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection and energy transition, digital transformation in industry and mobility of the future.
ABOUT THE JOB
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Procurement North America (OE & Aftermarket) is responsible for leading all procurement activities for Business Unit BM across North America, including the United States and Mexico. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for sourcing, supplier management, cost optimization, procurement performance, and supply chain risk management supporting both Original Equipment (OE) and Aftermarket business operations.
The role is accountable for developing and executing procurement strategies aligned with regional and global business objectives while ensuring achievement of material cost targets, supplier performance expectations, budget commitments, and program deliverables. The Senior Manager serves as a key member of the regional leadership team and works closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Sales, Program Management, Finance, and Global Commodity Management to drive business growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
This position leads procurement teams throughout North America and is responsible for building a high-performing organization capable of supporting current and future business requirements.
Your responsibilities
Salary range: 120k-130k, 15% bonus potential
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead all procurement activities for Business Unit BM within North America, including the United States and Mexico.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that support business objectives, customer requirements, and market competitiveness.
- Ensure achievement of annual material cost reduction targets, savings initiatives, and procurement performance objectives.
- Drive procurement support for customer acquisition activities through competitive sourcing strategies and market intelligence.
- Manage regional supplier relationships to ensure performance expectations related to quality, delivery, cost, innovation, and service are achieved.
- Establish and maintain strategic supplier partnerships that support long-term business objectives.
- Lead supplier selection, sourcing decisions, contract negotiations, and commercial agreements.
- Collaborate with Global and Regional Commodity Management teams to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies and supplier selection decisions.
- Ensure procurement involvement throughout the product lifecycle, from acquisition and development through end-of-production.
- Support Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives and cost optimization programs.
- Conduct market analysis to identify cost trends, supply risks, emerging technologies, and sourcing opportunities.
- Ensure supply chain continuity through effective supplier capacity planning, risk mitigation, and business continuity planning.
- Support supplier qualification, development, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Manage procurement-related change management activities and engineering changes.
- Support claims, commercial dispute resolution, and supplier performance management activities.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, ethical sourcing standards, and delegated authority requirements.
- Develop and implement corrective action plans to address procurement, supplier, and supply chain performance gaps.
- Prepare and present procurement performance metrics, cost savings achievements, and market intelligence to regional and global leadership teams.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve procurement effectiveness, efficiency, and organizational capability.
Your profile
Leadership Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and development for procurement teams throughout North America.
- Build and maintain a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and results.
- Develop succession plans and talent development strategies to strengthen organizational capability.
- Lead cross-functional teams supporting sourcing decisions, supplier development initiatives, and program launches.
- Serve as the primary procurement leader for Business Unit BM within North America.
Financial Accountability
- Responsible for material spend performance across North America.
- Accountable for achieving annual procurement savings targets and cost reduction objectives.
- Responsible for procurement budget planning, forecasting, and financial performance.
- Support profitability improvement initiatives through strategic sourcing and cost management activities.
- Identify and mitigate procurement-related financial risks and opportunities.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated success leading procurement organizations within the automotive industry.
- Strong understanding of Original Equipment (OE) and Aftermarket business models.
- Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and cost optimization.
- Proven ability to develop and execute procurement strategies within a global matrix organization.
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of material cost management.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior business leaders.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain risk management and supplier development methodologies.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strategic sourcing and procurement expertise.
- Advanced negotiation and influencing skills.
- Strong business and financial acumen.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to build relationships across all organizational levels.
- Strong project and change management capabilities.
- High degree of resilience, adaptability, and business judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within global and multicultural environments.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field required. Master's Degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive procurement experience within the automotive industry.
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing procurement teams.
- Experience supporting North American manufacturing operations required.
- Experience working within a global organization and matrix reporting environment preferred.
- Fluency in English required. Spanish language skills preferred.
Travel Requirements
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.
The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Contact details
We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
Notices:
If you are an applicant with a California residency, please click on the following link: California Job Applicant Notice of Collection
thyssenkrupp Notice of Fraudulent Job Offers
Your benefits with us
We offer a robust suite of benefits designed to help you thrive—health insurance, paid leave, and more. You’ll also enjoy a culture that values balance, learning, and long-term career development.
We value diversity
thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology NA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.
Job Reference: US_RS_08465
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Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Procurement Managers and confirm your job duties align with the degree-required definition. Roles heavy on administrative coordination rather than strategic sourcing analysis face higher RFE risk at USCIS adjudication.
Research LCA filing history before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Procurement Manager roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filings, so you target companies that have already navigated the DOL certification process for this occupation rather than guessing at sponsorship willingness.
Benchmark your salary against prevailing wage tiers
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area before negotiating an offer. Your offered salary must meet the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your SOC code, and a low offer can trigger a DOL compliance issue before your petition even reaches USCIS.
Document strategic scope not just transactional duties
Your resume and employer support letter should emphasize vendor negotiation strategy, category management, and spend analysis over purchase order processing. USCIS scrutinizes Procurement Manager petitions where the described duties resemble a buyer or coordinator role.
Confirm employer E-Verify enrollment before accepting
If you're on F-1 OPT or STEM OPT when you receive an offer, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to maintain your authorization. Ask HR to confirm enrollment status, since gap in employment authorization before your H-1B takes effect can disrupt onboarding.
Understand cap-gap protection timing with your employer
If your OPT expires between April 1 and October 1 after a timely-filed H-1B petition, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization automatically until October 1. Align your start date and offer letter timing with your employer so procurement project handoffs aren't disrupted during this window.
H-1B Visa Procurement Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Procurement Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in supply chain management, business, operations, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the actual duties, not just the title. Roles that primarily involve placing purchase orders or processing requisitions without strategic sourcing responsibilities are more likely to receive an RFE challenging specialty occupation status.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Procurement Manager positions?
Manufacturing, technology, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and large retail and distribution companies file the most H-1B LCAs for Procurement Manager roles because their supply chains are complex enough to justify degree-level expertise. Government contractors and defense suppliers also sponsor regularly. Use Migrate Mate to search by employer and see which companies have active LCA filing history for this occupation.
What prevailing wage level should I expect for an H-1B Procurement Manager role?
Most Procurement Manager H-1B petitions are filed at DOL Level II or Level III, reflecting mid-career professionals with several years of category management or strategic sourcing experience. Your employer determines the level based on your specific duties and experience, then certifies an LCA at or above that wage. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target city to understand the range before negotiating.
Can my Procurement Manager H-1B petition be denied even if I have a relevant degree?
Yes. USCIS can issue an RFE or denial if the job description doesn't clearly establish that a specific degree in a related field is required, as opposed to any bachelor's degree. Employers should avoid generic language like 'bachelor's degree preferred' in the support letter. A well-drafted petition ties each core duty to the theoretical and practical application of supply chain or business knowledge.
How does changing employers affect my H-1B status as a Procurement Manager?
H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to change employers after your petition has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Procurement Managers, moving between companies in different industries may require the new employer to justify that the SOC code and specialty occupation basis still apply, especially if the job scope shifts significantly.