Vice President of Global Procurement
Work Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Compensation
Competitive Compensation
About the Role
We're looking for a Vice President of Global Procurement in any of our major U.S. locations, preferably our headquarters. The Vice President of Global Procurement is a high-impact executive role responsible for the strategic leadership, transformation, and execution of the company’s global sourcing and procurement functions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies for raw materials and finished goods that balance cost, quality, and lead-time stability.
- Lead the negotiation of enterprise-level master service agreements (MSAs).
- Proactively renegotiate existing contracts to drive annual cost-reduction targets without sacrificing quality or supply security.
- Manage a global base of 100+ manufacturers. Implement a rigorous "Supplier Scorecard" system to evaluate performance and hold vendors accountable for delivery and cost-out initiatives.
- Develop a Win/Win culture with our Strategic Partners.
- Provide direct leadership to the HQ procurement team and functional oversight of decentralized buyers at satellite locations, ensuring a unified procurement strategy across the enterprise.
- Partner with engineering and operations to identify "total cost of ownership" (TCO) reductions, such as material substitutions, logistics optimization, or volume consolidation.
- Monitor global geopolitical trends, tariffs, and commodity market fluctuations (steel, alloys, etc.) to hedge against price volatility and supply disruptions.
- Conduct site visits, audits, and negotiations at domestic and international supplier locations (approx. 15–20% travel).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering
- Master’s Degree (MBA preferred)
- CPSM/CPCM certification preferred
- 12+ years in procurement/supply chain, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing global operations
- Mastery of advanced negotiation tactics
- Deep understanding of commodity markets, and the impact of procurement on the P&L and Balance Sheet
- Experience navigating international business cultures, specifically in key manufacturing hubs (e.g., SE Asia, Europe, South America)
- The ability to move a team from "reactive buying" to "proactive sourcing"
- Proficient in using ERP data and BI tools to identify spend leakage and consolidation opportunities
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering
Skills
- Strategic Negotiation
- Financial Acumen
- Global Cultural Competency
- Change Management
- Analytical Rigor
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
- Competitive salary
- Bonus programs
- 401K retirement plan
- Training opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
- Gym reimbursements, and more!
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
- Competitive salary
- Bonus programs
- 401K retirement plan
- Training opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
- Gym reimbursements, and more!
Company Overview
The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!
About Us
The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons. The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.).