VP, Strategic Sourcing

Job Summary

The VP, Strategic Sourcing is a strategic leader, responsible for overseeing and optimizing the procurement function to meet the needs of the enterprise. This role directly leads a procurement organization managing the top strategic suppliers in metals and raw materials as well as indirect spend categories while also providing governance and strategic oversight for decentralized purchasing activities across business units and regions. The VP ensures alignment with corporate objectives, cost efficiency, risk mitigation and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize the procurement function to meet the needs of the enterprise.
• Manage the top strategic suppliers in metals and raw materials as well as indirect spend categories.
• Provide governance and strategic oversight for decentralized purchasing activities across business units and regions.
• Ensure alignment with corporate objectives, cost efficiency, risk mitigation and supplier performance.

Required Education & Experience

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Years of Experience: 15+ Years
• Field of Expertise: Sourcing/Procurement in a Manufacturing or Distribution Environment

Preferred Education & Experience

• Minimum Education Level: Master's degree
• Specialized Degree: Supply Chain/Business Administration
• Licenses/Certificates: Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM))

Spans of Control

• Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes
• Number of Direct Reports: 2-5

Travel

• Travel: None

Physical Requirements

• Moving: 5%
• Sitting: 90%

Working Conditions

• Office

Equipment

• Computer/Keyboard

Competencies

• Skills