Sr. Vice President - Global Procurement and Supply Chain

Sr. Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply Chain

Our client for the Sr. Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply Chain opportunity is a global manufacturer and supplier to automotive and mobility, aerospace, defense, HVAC, and Industrial markets serving OEM customers. The Sr. Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply Chain will report directly to the CEO and lead a global team of just under 100 individuals consisting of 5-7 direct reports. The SVP of Global Procurement and Supply Chain will drive strategic leadership of the procurement and supply chain functions to drive business outcomes that align with organizational goals and initiatives. This person will be a part of the executive leadership team and work closely with a range of stakeholders working in a cross-functional environment. The role is based on the West Coast of the United States. Relocation assistance is provided if needed.

Job Description

• Accountable for global procurement and supply chain strategies developing, implementing and executing the 3-5 year strategy to maximize value
• Drive the organization through clear goal setting, operational steering, and execution ensuring meeting company wide goals and business objectives
• Ensure sourcing and procurement strategies align with the broader organization wide goals working in collaboration with the P&L leaders of the regions globally, commercial, product development and R&D and others.
• Ensure quality, delivery, risk assessment, cost, and execution align with global strategies and the wider business
• Build strong relationships with R&D and Operations (among other cross functional teams) to drive collaboration and innovation
• Drive strong meaningful executive relationships with global suppliers serving as the face of the organization
• Drive and ensure strong communication, alignment and responsiveness among suppliers, internal teams, and cross functional teams
• Hold global team and organization to performance metrics and goals that drive business outcomes
• Stay abreast of industry trends and market indicators globally
• Lead global team driving a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, and learning
• Drive cost savings globally

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related
• Masters or MBA preferred
• Minimum 15 years of experience in procurement and supply chain with growing responsibility in a complex global manufacturing organization and environment
• Minimum 7 years of leadership experience leading supply chain and procurement teams
• Must have significant experience in complex manufacturing - automotive, mobility, aerospace, defense preferred
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical skills, and business acumen.
• Strong negotiation skills working with suppliers while also delivering positive outcomes for both parties
• Deep financial acumen and able to define clear goals for growth and working capital
• Deep knowledge and experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and TQM
• Excellent leader with a track record of building high performing teams and driving change management
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and unify teams.
• Strong problem solving skills with experience navigating complex issues
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment in transformation
• High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and organizational excellence.
• Ability to travel domestically and globally

What's on Offer

Base salary $325,000 - $375,000, bonus, long term incentive (stock), relocation package offered if needed, vacation, full benefits, 401K, holidays. Opportunity to work for a global manufacturing leader driving excellence and change management.