Head of Purchasing and Supply Chain

Build People; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus

401k

Medical, dental and vision

Leadership exposure

Company stability

Job summary

Build People is partnering with a global leader in industrial equipment for a confidential search for a Head of Purchasing & Supply Chain in Virginia Beach. The role owns US purchasing and supply chain strategy and leads a Director and senior managers.

You will drive strategic sourcing, negotiate with suppliers, deliver measurable savings, and improve planning and inventory control across ERP systems while collaborating with sales, operations and finance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain.
• Proven experience leading senior managers or directors.
• Track record of cost savings and supply chain improvements you can measure.
• Strong ERP experience (SAP or similar).
• Bachelor's degree is required, master's preferred.
• CPSM or CSCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set and lead the purchasing and supply chain strategy for the US organization.
• Lead, develop and grow a team that includes a Director and senior managers.
• Drive strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and long-term supplier partnerships.
• Deliver measurable savings, inventory improvements and supplier performance gains.
• Improve planning, inventory control and supply chain processes using ERP systems.
• Work closely with sales, operations, finance and global supply chain teams.
• Travel domestically and internationally about 25 to 35% of the time.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Team leadership

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

CPSM certification preferred

CSCP certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Head of Purchasing & Supply Chain | Global Industrial Manufacturer | Virginia Beach

Build People is partnering with a global leader in industrial equipment on a confidential search for a Head of Purchasing & Supply Chain. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the President, with a Director and a team under it. It owns purchasing and supply chain strategy for the US business.

What You'll Do

• Set and lead the purchasing and supply chain strategy for the US organization
• Lead, develop and grow a team that includes a Director and senior managers
• Drive strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and long-term supplier partnerships
• Deliver measurable savings, inventory improvements and supplier performance gains
• Improve planning, inventory control and supply chain processes using ERP systems
• Work closely with sales, operations, finance and global supply chain teams
• Travel domestically and internationally about 25 to 35% of the time

What You Bring

• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain
• Proven experience leading senior managers or directors
• A track record of cost savings and supply chain improvements you can measure
• Strong ERP experience (SAP or similar)
• A bachelor's degree is required, and a master's degree is preferred
• CPSM or CSCP certification is preferred
• Industrial manufacturing or equipment experience is a plus

What's In It For You

• Competitive base salary plus bonus
• 401k, plus medical, dental and vision
• A seat at the leadership table with direct access to the President
• Stability and resources of a global, family-owned company