SVP, Chief Procurement Officer

Job Description: • Define and execute a comprehensive global procurement strategy for all categories. • Establish short- and long-term plans to achieve cost savings, working capital improvements, and productivity goals. • Partner with executive leadership to align procurement objectives with overall business strategy. • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key material suppliers and tolling partners. • Lead global procurement initiatives, including supplier qualification, RFI/RFQ processes, negotiations, and contract management. • Drive aggressive cost savings and value creation through supplier leverage and integration. • Negotiate and manage contracts with vendors, ensuring compliance with quality standards and cost objectives. • Lead and develop a global procurement organization, including Directors, Managers, and Supervisors. • Create organizational structures and staffing plans to support strategic objectives. • Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Finance, and other corporate functions to optimize profitability and achieve strategic goals. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred. • 20+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain management experience, with at least 10 years in senior leadership roles. • Demonstrated success in global procurement strategy development and execution across Direct and Indirect categories. • Proven ability to lead large, complex organizations with multi-regional teams and budgets exceeding $1B+. • Experience managing strategic supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and risk mitigations at an enterprise level. • Track record of delivering transformational cost savings, operational efficiencies, and innovation initiatives. • Strong demonstrated presentation skills, including an ability to distill and clearly communicate complex concepts into easily understandable narratives. • Experience managing mergers and acquisitions from due diligence through integration. Benefits: • Health insurance • Professional development • Flexible working hours • Paid time off Apply tot his job