Global VP of Purchasing & Supply Chain Excellence

Workhorse; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Workhorse Group Inc. in Wixom, Michigan, seeks a visionary VP of Purchasing & Supply Chain to lead global sourcing, supplier quality, and materials management.

You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing and Finance to scale operations, drive total cost of ownership benefits, and foster supplier innovation.

The role demands 15+ years of leadership in advanced manufacturing, with a track record in automotive or tech-driven industries, and a passion for building high-performance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain.
• 10+ years leading managers and multi-functional supply chain teams.
• Proven success building enterprise-level supply chain strategies.
• Experience in automotive electric vehicles, modular infrastructure, or tech manufacturing.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, cost reduction, and KPIs.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide Purchasing & Supply Chain strategy.
• Lead category strategies, cost optimization, and supplier innovation.
• Drive supplier quality programs and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance for launches and capacity.
• Provide executive-level reporting on supplier performance and risks.
• Represent Workhorse with suppliers and industry partners.

Skills

Strategic supply chain leadership

Global sourcing

Supplier negotiation

APQP/PPAP/Lean/Six Sigma

Executive communication

Budgeting & cost reduction

Organizational transformation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / related field

Job description

Workhorse Group Inc. in Wixom, Michigan, seeks a visionary VP of Purchasing & Supply Chain to lead global sourcing, supplier quality, and materials management.

You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing and Finance to scale operations, drive total cost of ownership benefits, and foster supplier innovation.

The role demands 15+ years of leadership in advanced manufacturing, with a track record in automotive or tech-driven industries, and a passion for building high-performance teams.