Sr. Vice President - Global Procurement and Supply Chain

Our client is a global manufacturer and supplier to automotive and mobility, aerospace, defense, HVAC, and industrial markets serving OEM customers. The role is based on the West Coast of the United States, with relocation assistance provided if needed.

About the role

As the Sr. Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply Chain, you will report directly to the CEO and lead a global team of just under 100 individuals, including 5-7 direct reports. This role drives strategic leadership of procurement and supply chain functions to align with organizational goals and initiatives. You will be part of the executive leadership team, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and execute a 3-5 year global procurement and supply chain strategy to maximize value.
• Drive the organization through clear goal setting, operational steering, and execution to meet company-wide objectives.
• Ensure sourcing and procurement strategies align with broader organizational goals in collaboration with global P&L leaders, commercial teams, product development, and R&D.
• Align quality, delivery, risk assessment, cost, and execution with global strategies and business objectives.
• Build strong relationships with R&D, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to drive collaboration and innovation.
• Serve as the face of the organization, fostering meaningful executive relationships with global suppliers.
• Ensure strong communication, alignment, and responsiveness among suppliers, internal teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Hold the global team accountable to performance metrics and goals that drive business outcomes.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and global market indicators.
• Lead the global team in fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, and learning.
• Drive cost savings globally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in procurement and supply chain with increasing responsibility in a complex global manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 7 years of leadership experience leading supply chain and procurement teams.
• Significant experience in complex manufacturing—automotive, mobility, aerospace, or defense preferred.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical skills, and business acumen.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers while delivering mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Deep financial acumen with the ability to define clear goals for growth and working capital.
• Knowledge and experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and TQM.
• Proven 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 undergoing transformation.
• High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and organizational excellence.
• Ability to travel domestically and globally.

Pay

Base salary: $325,000 - $375,000, plus annual bonus, long-term incentive (stock), car allowance, and relocation package if needed.

Benefits

• Vacation and paid holidays
• Full benefits package
• 401K retirement plan