Vice President, Global Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing

Vice President, Global Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing

About the Company

Highly respected industrial manufacturer with market-leading brands, a global supplier network, and long-term focus.

Industry
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Global Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organization. This executive leadership position goes beyond traditional procurement responsibilities, with a focus on building and executing long-term supply chain strategies that drive competitive advantage. The successful candidate will lead global sourcing, procurement, supplier quality, and logistics functions, and will be instrumental in driving strategic initiatives such as global supply chain diversification, ERP transformation, and supplier performance enhancement. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, particularly in influencing product strategy and new product development, is a key aspect of the role. Candidates for this role should have a background in industrial manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on global sourcing expertise and multi-site manufacturing support experience. The ideal leader will have a proven track record in supply chain risk management, supplier negotiation, and commodity management, and will be adept at leading through influence, collaboration, and sound judgment. Executive-level supply chain leadership experience and a history of participating on executive leadership teams are essential. The company values a culture built on trust, low ego, and high collaboration, and the role requires a leader who can embody these principles while driving continuous improvement and developing future leaders within the organization.

Functions

• Operations
• Strategy