Global Procurement Director

MVG; France; Hybrid; EUR 161,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

MVG – Microwave Vision Group – is seeking a Global Procurement Director to lead worldwide procurement operations for engineer-to-order manufacturing environments. The role reports to the VP of Operations and drives strategic sourcing, supplier risk management, cost reduction, and global process standardization across international sites.

With 400+ employees and offices across 4 continents, MVG values senior procurement leadership capable of uniting remote teams, delivering measurable cost

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement, sourcing and supply chain
• Experience leading remote, international procurement teams
• Proven cost reduction and supplier risk management experience

Responsibilities

• Lead a global procurement team of ~12 buyers across multiple regions
• Oversee project buying for customized global systems and services
• Manage site-level procurement performance, supplier negotiation and risk management
• Define and implement MVG sourcing initiatives to deliver cost reductions
• Drive strategic sourcing and negotiations for RF components, mechanical parts
• Define global procurement tools, processes, and best practices
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and PM to align procurement with product lifecycles

Skills

Global leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Cost reduction

Cross-cultural teams

Job description

Department: Procurement / Supply Chain

Type: Unlimited contract

About the Role

MVG is seeking a highly experienced Global Procurement Director to lead worldwide procurement operations across complex, engineer-to-order manufacturingenvironments. Reporting to the VP of Operations, this role will drive strategic sourcing, supplier risk management, cost reduction, and global procurement processstandardization across international sites. This position is ideal for a senior procurement leader with deep experience in built-to-order engineering systems and global, cross-cultural team leadership.

About MVG

MVG – Microwave Vision Group – is the global leader in electromagnetic field measurement solutions. With 400+ employees, offices across 4 continents, and over 25 years of consecutive growth, we help the world's most innovative companies test, validate, and push the boundaries of wireless technology. Our mission: Testing Connectivity for a Wireless World.

Join us to shape the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a global procurement team of approximately 12 Project Buyers and Site Buyers across the US, APAC, EMEA, the UK, France, Israel, and Italy.
• Oversee project buying activities for customized global systems and services, ensuring clear reporting, on-time delivery, and accurate cost performance tracking.
• Manage site-level procurement performance, including supplier negotiation, risk management, and multi-sourcing strategies across manufacturing locations.
• Develop and implement 10 critical MVG sourcing initiatives to deliver measurable cost reductions and improve procurement value.
• Drive strategic sourcing and lead negotiations for key commodity categories, particularly mechanical parts, RF components, and RF systems.
• Define, implement, and enforce global procurement tools, processes, and best practices aligned with a complex, built-to-order engineering environment.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Project Management teams to align procurement strategies with product lifecycles and project deliverables.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management, including at least 5 years in a global leadership role.
• Strong background in engineering or manufacturing environments, specifically builtto-order, low-volume, high-complexity systems.
• Proven experience managing, uniting, and inspiring remote, international, and crosscultural procurement teams.
• Demonstrated success delivering significant cost reductions through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and risk management.
• Proven category expertise in RF components and/or mechanical parts sourcing is highly preferred.
• Absolute fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory for managing global teams and suppliers.
• Ability to be based in or relocate to Warminster, PA, USA or Paris / Villejust, France, and travel internationally as required.

Nice to Have

• French language proficiency.
• Experience sourcing absorber components or categories related to antenna measurement, RCS, EMC, or RF systems.
• Experience deploying procurement tools and best-practice processes across multiple global sites.
• Strong familiarity with engineer-to-order purchasing workflows and project-based cost tracking.

Special note: This role may require eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information under applicable national security laws. Possession of an active clearance is not required, and the company may conduct necessary background checks or request supporting documentation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.