Chief Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Leader

Voith GmbH Group; York (York County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee development program

Job summary

Voith US Inc. in York, PA, seeks a Head of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing to lead the procurement function across category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and project procurement, ensuring alignment with project delivery and business goals.

You will oversee Commodity Buyers and Strategic Sourcing Managers, coach Project Procurement Managers, and partner with Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, and Legal to optimize cost, risk, and supply continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as SCMP, CPSM, CPSD, CIPS, PMP, or equivalent is an asset.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing procurement teams in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing, project-based manufacturing, EPC projects, or industrial equipment.
• Demonstrated success implementing strategic sourcing and category management initiatives.
• Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and long-term supplier contracts.
• Experience supporting project procurement within a matrix organization.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, IFS, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the procurement organization, including Commodity Buyers and Strategic Sourcing Managers.
• Provide functional leadership, coaching, and governance to Project Procurement Managers.
• Establish procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
• Develop organizational capabilities through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and performance management.
• Lead procurement transformation initiatives and continuous process improvement.
• Develop and execute category management strategies for both direct and indirect spend.
• Analyze spending patterns and identify opportunities for cost reduction and supplier consolidation.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead supplier segmentation and supplier portfolio management.
• Establish long-term sourcing plans to improve supply continuity and competitiveness.
• Optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Monitor commodity markets and identify associated risks and opportunities.
• Develop strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, onboarding, and performance evaluation.
• Conduct business reviews with executives of strategic suppliers.
• Establish supplier performance dashboards and improvement programs.
• Lead supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery performance, innovation, and responsiveness.
• Resolve supplier performance issues and implement required corrective actions.
• Lead commercial negotiations with strategic suppliers and subcontractors.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, commercial conditions, warranties, service agreements, and long-term contracts.
• Review and approve commercial terms and sourcing recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with the Legal department on commercial agreements and contractual risk management.
• Support Project Procurement Managers during project planning and execution.
• Provide procurement leadership for major capital projects and customer programs.
• Review procurement execution plans for major projects.
• Participate in developing sourcing strategies for bids and tenders.
• Assist in resolving complex commercial issues and supplier disputes.
• Contribute to project risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Ensure procurement activities are aligned with project schedules and customer commitments.
• Establish governance for RFQs, bid evaluations, supplier selection, PO management, contract administration, and procurement performance tracking.
• Standardize procurement processes across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with ethical procurement standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive digital transformation within procurement and ERP improvements.
• Improve procurement efficiency through automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop enterprise-wide supplier risk management strategies.
• Monitor market conditions and geopolitical risks.
• Implement supplier business continuity plans.
• Develop dual-sourcing strategies and alternative sourcing options.
• Identify supply constraints and implement mitigation plans.
• Manage financial risks and supplier capacity assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Commerce, Operations Management, or a related discipline

Tools

SAP

Oracle

IFS

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Voith US Inc. in York, PA, seeks a Head of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing to lead the procurement function across category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and project procurement, ensuring alignment with project delivery and business goals.

You will oversee Commodity Buyers and Strategic Sourcing Managers, coach Project Procurement Managers, and partner with Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, and Legal to optimize cost, risk, and supply continuity.