Strategic VP of Purchasing - Multi-Site Auto & Manufacturing

Harvey Hohauser & Associates - Retained Executive Search; Michigan; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Hohauser & Associates is partnering with a family-owned manufacturing group to appoint a strategic, hands-on Vice President of Purchasing. The role leads purchasing across several plants, aligning with enterprise goals while staying close to suppliers and operations for meaningful results.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in procurement within automotive or engineered products, with strong negotiation, lean, and financial acumen, and a track record of leading teams and influencing senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
• Experience leading purchasing in a multi-site manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing across multiple businesses and four direct reports.
• Develop and execute enterprise-wide sourcing and supplier-management strategies.
• Drive cost reductions, improve quality and on-time delivery, and mitigate supplier risk.
• Influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams to execute purchasing initiatives.
• Coach and develop high-performing purchasing professionals.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiations

Cost analysis

Lean manufacturing

Quality systems

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive presence

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, finance or related discipline

Job description

Harvey Hohauser & Associates is partnering with a family-owned manufacturing group to appoint a strategic, hands-on Vice President of Purchasing. The role leads purchasing across several plants, aligning with enterprise goals while staying close to suppliers and operations for meaningful results.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in procurement within automotive or engineered products, with strong negotiation, lean, and financial acumen, and a track record of leading teams and influencing senior