Head of Procurement

We’re Celonis, the global leader in Process Intelligence technology and one of the world’s fastest‑growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing AI, data and intelligence at the core of business processes – and for that, we need your help. We are looking for a Head of Global Procurement to further develop our procurement function, positioning it as a strategic partner and key enabler of our growth and efficiency goals. Reporting to the SVP, Group Controller, this mandate‑driven role focuses on transformation, maximizing business value, ensuring commercial agility, and maintaining financial rigor. Successful candidates will have the equivalent of 10+ years of progressive professional procurement experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a strategic leadership role within a high‑growth SaaS or technology company. Lead procurement as a strategic business enabler, ensuring sourcing strategies and supplier relationships actively support the speed, flexibility and scale required by the key internal stakeholders. Shift the focus from simple cost reduction to total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, ensuring major spend decisions provide maximum long‑term commercial advantage. Lead and execute the commercial negotiations to secure the most favorable commercial terms and pricing structures, unlocking value that directly supports the company growth and efficiency objectives. Define and execute advanced category management strategies, with a critical focus on securing optimal agreements for cloud infrastructure, major technology platforms and other critical SaaS applications. Strengthen partnership with key internal stakeholders, positioning Procurement as a proactive, collaborative and results‑driven function that understands the competitive landscape and drives value across all stakeholders. Act quickly on business needs, balancing risk management with urgency so procurement is an accelerator, not a bottleneck. Drive the simplification and optimisation of the procurement processes, leveraging the latest AI for efficiency and improved user experience. Design lean, fit‑for‑purpose procurement approaches that scale without slowing the business. Develop a culture of mentorship, continuous improvement and automation within a high‑performing team that combines sharp commercial instincts with pragmatic execution. Closely align with various functions—including accounting, tax, shared services, legal and FP&A—to work cross‑functionally and achieve joint success. 10+ years of progressive professional procurement experience with a minimum of 5 years in a strategic leadership role within a high‑growth SaaS or technology company. ~ Proven ability to deliver measurable commercial results in dynamic, high‑growth environments. ~ Experience influencing executive stakeholders and guiding procurement strategies that support broader business goals. ~ Demonstrate deep knowledge of emerging trends, procurement best practices and leading procurement technologies. ~ Experience leading implementation/evolution of full‑cycle procure‑to‑pay process ensuring effective use of tools, technology, automation and AI. ~ Demonstrated team development capabilities across global teams and time zones. ~ Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field. Effective project management skills, including demonstrated ability to think end‑to‑end, manage long‑term projects, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and much more. Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet. The Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses industry‑leading process mining and AI technology and augments it with business context to give customers a living digital twin of their business operation. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide. Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard – that’s when creativity and innovation happen. By submitting this application, you confirm that you agree to the storing and processing of your personal data by Celonis as described in our Privacy Notice for the Application and Hiring Process.