Winchester Vice President, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

Essential Functions

• Build a culture of accountability and engagement by modeling company values, reinforcing performance standards, and recognizing results.
• Develop and execute an enterprise supply chain strategy supporting both government-regulated and commercial manufacturing operations.
• Lead network optimization across multiple plants, including sourcing footprint, inventory positioning, and logistics strategy.
• Develop and execute a commodity hedging strategy for key materials in compliance with corporate risk management guidelines.
• Lead compliant procurement processes in accordance with FAR, DFARS, CPSR expectations, and company purchasing system procedures.
• Drive cost reduction, lead-time reduction, and supplier performance improvements.
• Drive improvements in transactional and inventory accuracy to support operating at optimal levels of inventory and working capital.
• Direct material planning, production support inventory, warehousing, and logistics supporting regulated and commercial production processes.
• Deliver cost savings and productivity improvements across both regulated and commercial operations.
• Improve working capital performance across the enterprise.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and aligning individual goals with business objectives.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in a multi-site manufacturing supply chain and procurement.
• Proven experience leading teams in a results-driven environment, including setting priorities, managing performance, and delivering on operational or business objectives.
• Experience with commodity hedging methodologies. Metals procurement experience preferred.
• Supporting government contracts and commercial manufacturing environments are preferred.
• MS Office experience; SAP experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, negotiation, and team-building skills.
• Ability to drive strategic initiatives while managing daily operational performance.
• Flexibility, innovation, and the ability to manage staff, responsibilities, and priorities in a fast-paced and time-critical environment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel approximately 30%.