Senior Vice President of Procurement
About The Position
Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President of Operations & Supply Chain, the Senior Vice President of Procurement will provide strategic and operational leadership for the company's centralized Procurement, Sourcing, Inventory Planning, and Replenishment functions. This executive will play a critical role in transforming the organization's procurement capabilities by optimizing supplier relationships, consolidating a supplier network of more than 1,200 vendors, and developing best-in-class sourcing strategies that improve profitability while supporting continued business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the company's long-term growth objectives.
Lead enterprise-wide supplier consolidation initiatives, reducing a supplier base of more than 1,200 vendors while improving purchasing leverage and operational efficiency.
Drive significant cost reduction initiatives across approximately $700 million in annual direct and indirect spend, identifying and executing opportunities to generate $15–25 million in annual savings.
Oversee centralized sourcing, inventory planning, replenishment, and tactical procurement functions.
Lead contract negotiations and strategic supplier partnerships across direct materials, MRO, equipment, supplies, and services.
Build scalable procurement processes utilizing advanced analytics, automation, reporting, and technology-driven decision making.
Develop company-wide procurement and supply chain KPIs to improve visibility, accountability, and operational performance.
Optimize inventory planning strategies to balance customer service, working capital, and inventory investment.
Lead procurement integration efforts for acquisitions while capturing sourcing and operational synergies.
Recruit, mentor, develop, and elevate a high-performing procurement organization capable of supporting future growth.
Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Commercial, Human Resources, and executive leadership to support enterprise initiatives.
Maintain deep knowledge of market trends, pricing, supply chain risks, and emerging technologies.
Critical Areas of Focus
Vendor Consolidation: Streamline and optimize a supplier base of more than 1,200 vendors to improve leverage and operational efficiency.
Cost Optimization: Deliver substantial savings across approximately $700 million in annual spend through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
Organizational Development: Continue building a world-class centralized procurement organization by refining processes, upgrading talent, and implementing best practices.
Requirements
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, and distribution.
Demonstrated responsibility for annual purchasing volumes exceeding $500 million.
Proven success leading enterprise procurement transformation initiatives.
Extensive experience negotiating strategic supplier agreements and driving measurable cost reductions.
Experience leading centralized procurement organizations within complex, multi-location businesses.
Strong background managing both direct materials and indirect procurement.
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and procurement integration initiatives is highly desirable.
Bachelor's degree required.
Preferred degree concentration in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Analytics, or a related discipline.
Executive-level leadership with a collaborative, hands-on management style.
Proven ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing procurement teams.
Exceptional analytical and financial acumen with a data-driven approach to decision making.
Strong strategic thinking balanced with operational execution.
Outstanding negotiation and relationship management skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities, including the ability to simplify complex data for executive audiences.
Experience driving organizational change and continuous process improvement.
High integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
Able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence across multiple operating companies and functional teams.
Benefits
Highly competitive executive base salary
Performance-based annual incentive opportunity
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Executive leadership visibility and influence
Opportunity to lead a transformational enterprise-wide procurement initiative
Significant career growth within a rapidly expanding national organization
Relocation assistance may be available for exceptional candidates.