Director, Supply Chain Management – Vehicle Solutions

Aebi Schmidt USA

United States

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with Company Match

Health Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending

80 Hours of Paid Vacation Upon Hire

Reimbursement for Work Boots and Glass

Holiday Package

Job summary

Aebi Schmidt USA seeks a seasoned Director of Supply Chain Management for Vehicle Solutions to bridge corporate procurement and the Vehicle Solutions division. You will drive divisional governance, implement targeted sourcing initiatives, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve cost savings while mitigating material shortages.

You will partner with BU leaders and plant operations, manage high-stakes negotiations, and build capabilities across the matrix organization to deliver strategic

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in SCM, Engineering, Business or related field; MBA preferred.
10+ years of progressive leadership in procurement or supply chain management.
Experience in automotive, commercial vehicles, or industrial manufacturing.
Proven ability to lead in a matrix organization.
Strong vendor negotiations and contract execution.

Responsibilities

Serve as functional control and support for the division, overseeing procurement performance and leading high-impact sourcing initiatives.
Design and champion divisional and group procurement strategies for direct and indirect categories to deliver net cost savings.
Lead high-stakes supplier negotiations, TCO assessments, and complex contract execution for major programs.
Drive savings tracking and ensure bottom-line impact aligns with division P&L and EBITDA goals.
Function as executive escalation lead for material shortages and supplier delivery risks.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to qualify surrogate components and alternative supply lines.
Establish proactive risk-mitigation frameworks to insulate production from disruptions.
Partner with BU General Managers and BU Leaders to align controls with operational goals.
Develop training programs for matrix procurement and plant teams on governance and sourcing methodologies.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Vendor negotiations

Cost modeling

Matrix leadership

Crisis management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Engineering/Business

MBA or Master's preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

At Aebi Schmidt , we pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration, and dedication to excellence. As part of the Aebi Schmidt Group, we are committed to delivering superior solutions to our customers as well as providing rewarding career opportunities.

Director, Supply Chain Management - Vehicle Solutions

Embedded within Corporate Procurement and reporting directly to the VP of Group Supply Chain Management, the Director of Supply Chain Management serves as the strategic bridge between corporate leadership and the Vehicle Solutions division. Functioning primarily as a supporting and control body with hands-on execution for high-impact and group-wide projects, this role partners directly with Business Unit General Managers, BU Supply Chain Leaders, and manufacturing plant operations. You will oversee divisional governance, drive targeted sourcing execution, and build capabilities across matrix teams to achieve annual cost savings while mitigating critical material shortages.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Governance & Cost Savings Execution

Serve as a functional control and support mechanism for the division, overseeing procurement performance while leading direct execution on high-impact sourcing initiatives and strategic group projects.
Design and champion divisional and group procurement strategies across both direct (materials, key assemblies) and indirect categories (logistics, MRO, services) to deliver aggressive net cost savings targets.
Lead high-stakes supplier negotiations, total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments, and complex contract execution for major divisional programs.
Drive financial accountability by using the existing savings tracking system to verify bottom-line impact and align procurement results directly with division P&L and EBITDA goals.

Material Shortage Management & Supply Resilience

Function as the executive escalation lead and advisory resource for critical material shortages, component allocations, and supplier delivery risks within assembly facilities.
Direct cross-functional task forces alongside Engineering, Quality, and Operations to execute rapid qualification of surrogate components and alternate supply lines for major risk areas.
Establish proactive risk-mitigation frameworks and control measures to insulate production facilities from supply chain disruptions.

Matrix Enablement, Training & Stakeholder Alignment

Function as the principal Corporate Procurement partner to BU General Managers and BU Supply Chain Leaders, aligning group procurement controls with business unit operational goals.
Develop and deliver targeted training programs for matrix procurement and plant teams on corporate supply chain governance, strategic sourcing methodologies, and risk mitigation protocols.
Collaborate with Engineering early in the product lifecycle to champion design-to-cost, component standardization, and dual-sourcing capabilities across group projects.
Exercise influence and governance across a multi-layered matrix structure without direct line authority over plant-level teams, fostering talent development and driving process consistency across divisions.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (MBA or Master's preferred).
Experience: 10+ years of progressive leadership in procurement or supply chain management, managing both direct and indirect spend in automotive, commercial vehicles, or industrial manufacturing.
Functional Balance & Capability Building: Proven track record in a strategic control, enablement, and training capacity, paired with hands-on execution of high-impact group projects.
Matrix Expertise: Demonstrated capability to navigate, train, and deliver results within a matrixed enterprise structure (Corporate Procurement + BU Leadership + Plant Operations).
Crisis Leadership: Proven capacity to manage high-urgency component shortages and supply risks under demanding production schedules.
Commercial & Financial Acumen: Advanced expertise in vendor negotiations, contract execution, cost modeling, and financial impact tracking

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