VP of Supply Chain & Procurement

Sedron Technologies is hiring a talented VP of Supply Chain & Procurement in Chicago, IL, Bellingham, WA, Sedro-Woolley, WA or remotely in the US! Sedron is a leading provider of circular waste management technologies for agricultural manure and municipal biosolids processing, deploying facilities across several North American regions. Since its founding in 2014, Sedron has pioneered innovative solutions, including the patented Varcor® system, to transform waste into clean water, organic fertilizer, and carbon‑negative commodities. With strong engineering expertise, Sedron’s processes reduce nutrient pollution, lower operational expenses, and promote sustainability at a fraction of traditional costs. Sedron is seeking a senior supply chain leader to design, build, and lead an enterprise supply chain function that supports the company’s next stage of growth as it scales its design‑build‑own‑operate‑maintain model. This role is responsible for improving governance, standardizing procure‑to‑pay, strengthening supplier management, improving inventory and materials control, and building better support for project delivery, manufacturing, and operating sites. The VP, Supply Chain and Procurement will establish the operating model, systems discipline, metrics, and organizational alignment needed to improve cost, schedule predictability, quality, compliance, and working capital performance. This role requires a leader who can operate strategically and tactically in a fast‑growing, engineering‑intensive environment where processes, systems, and accountabilities are still maturing. The ideal candidate will bring strong transformation capability, practical execution experience, and the ability to influence across functional teams (e.g., project delivery, engineering, finance, manufacturing). Because we design, build, commission, and operate our technologies, we are looking for individuals who can meet the following essential functions of the position: Design and implement Sedron’s enterprise supply chain operating model, including sourcing, procurement, planning, inventory, warehousing, logistics, supplier management, and transactional controls Establish governance, delegation of authority, approval workflows, and clear decision rights across supply chain‑related activities Standardize Sedron’s procure‑to‑pay process, including buy (requisitioning, sourcing, purchase order issuance), release, receive, and pay (three‑way match, invoice resolution, and exception handling) Lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management, including supplier qualification, approved supplier governance, pricing strategy, negotiations, contract standards, and supplier performance measurement Improve inventory accuracy, receiving discipline, warehouse practices, and material master governance across manufacturing, project, and operating environments Partner with engineering and project delivery leaders to improve scope lock, stage‑gate discipline, BOM readiness, and engineering change management before major purchasing commitments are made Build effective supply chain support for operating and maintenance teams, including MRO, spare parts, logistics coordination, and site‑level replenishment support Support implementation and adoption of ERP and related systems using standardized processes and minimal customization Establish KPI dashboards, operating reviews, and continuous improvement routines to improve service, cost, inventory, supplier performance, and process compliance Ensure supply chain processes and records support compliance requirements, including insurance, documentation, domestic content, and other vendor‑related obligations where applicable Supervisory Responsibilities Enable transitional operating model, directly supervise supply chain personnel, which may include sourcing managers, buyers, expediters, inventory and materials personnel, logistics coordinators, and procurement operations staff Responsible for hiring, training, coaching, and performance management of the supply chain organization Provides work direction, sets priorities, and evaluates performance across supply chain team members and, where relevant, dotted‑line site or project support roles This position allows for growth and career progression to be determined by performance, certifications, and supervisor discretion. BENEFITS Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options to keep you feeling your best 401(k) with employer matching Generous paid time off and paid holidays (plus 2 floating holidays to use your way) Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance FSA and HSA options with employer contributions Tuition reimbursement — we invest in your growth Casual work attire — no suits required (unless that’s your thing) EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain operations, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred 10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, including responsibility for sourcing, procurement, inventory/materials management, and cross‑functional process improvement in manufacturing, engineered equipment, energy, environmental services, or related operating environment APICS/ASCM, CPSM, CSCP, PMP, Lean, or similar certifications preferred but not required Supply Chain Processes (procure‑to‑pay workflows, inventory control, supplier performance management, sourcing and contract processes), ERP Systems, KPI design, spreadsheet and analytics tools, and experience working with engineering BOMs and materials data Strong leadership presence, systems thinking, change management capability, cross‑functional influence, business judgment, structured problem solving, and the ability to move between strategic design and hands‑on execution Strong knowledge of supply chain operating models, strategic sourcing, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and supplier governance. Ability to build structure and discipline in a fast‑growing, entrepreneurial environment. Ability to lead through change and establish credibility with technical, operational, and executive stakeholders. Strong understanding of process mapping, controls, and data governance. Ability to analyze cost, service, inventory, and supplier performance and translate insights into action. Strong communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to align multiple functions around standard processes. Change management and ability to adapt to changes, to provide leadership and to influence change. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines. Must have effective verbal, reading, and written communication skills in the English language Must be a US Citizen or legal permanent resident for this position. We are unable to sponsor any employment visas. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol‑free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. Due to the nature of the work performed, this role is considered safety sensitive and as such all applicants will be subject to a pre‑employment drug test, and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment. Sedron Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sedron Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Sedron Technologies is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran/E-Verify/Drug-Free Employer. To view the E-Verify Right to Work poster in English or Spanish, click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr