Vice President Global Strategic Sourcing (Chemicals)

Page Executive; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Vacation

Full benefits

401K

Holidays

Job summary

Page Executive seeks a Vice President of Global Procurement to lead a worldwide procurement program across the Americas, Europe and Asia. You will drive a 3–5 year strategy, optimize spending, strengthen supplier relationships, and work with regional P&L leaders and R&D, operations and other functions.

The role requires 15+ years in procurement, strong leadership, and significant chemical industry experience, with a track record of delivering cost savings and strategic supply chain improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management or related.
• Masters or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead global procurement strategy across Americas, Europe and Asia.
• Drive cost savings and optimize supplier relationships.
• Align sourcing with region P&L leaders and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry or related

MBA or Masters preferred

Job description

• Leading a Global Procurement Function implementing a global strategy
• Growing company including through M&A

About Our Client

Our client for the Vice President of Global Procurement opportunity is a global chemical company. The organization is heavily investing in new markets, new technology, and they are growing through organic and inorganic growth.

Job Description

The Vice President of Global Procurement will lead a global procurement team across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The VP of Global Procurement will drive and implement a global procurement strategy in order to optimize procurement spending, strengthen supplier relationships, and improve cost savings. This person will work hand in hand with the regional P&L leaders and be a strategic part of the executive leadership team.

• Accountable for global procurement developing, implementing and executing the 3-5 year strategy
• Lead all indirect and direct procurement for the organization globally
• Drive the organization through clear goal setting, operational steering, and execution.
• Ensure sourcing and procurement strategies align with the broader organization wide goals working in collaboration with the P&L leaders of the regions globally, supply chain, commercial, product development and R&D and others.
• Drive this new strategy with a Champion of Change mentality and methodology
• Ensuring quality, delivery, risk assessment, cost, and execution align with the global strategies and wider business
• Build strong relationships with R&D and Operations (among other cross functional teams) to drive collaboration and innovation
• Drive strong meaningful executive relationships with global suppliers serving as the face of the organization
• Drive and ensure strong communication, alignment and responsiveness among suppliers, internal teams, and cross functional teams
• Hold global team and organization to performance metrics and goals that drive business outcomes
• Stay abreast of industry trends and market indicators globally
• Lead global team driving a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, and learning
• Drive cost savings globally

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management or related
• Masters or MBA preferred
• 15 plus years of experience in procurement and strategic sourcing within manufacturing, industrial, chemical industries
• 5 years of leadership experience
• Prior experience managing and leading a global team highly preferred
• Must have significant chemical industry experience
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical skills, and business acumen.
• Strong negotiation skills working with suppliers while also delivering positive outcomes for both parties
• Deep financial acumen and able to define clear goals for growth and working capital
• Excellent leader with a track record of building high performing teams
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and unify teams.
• Strong problem solving skills with experience navigating complex issues
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment in transformation
• High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and organizational excellence.

What’s On Offer

• Base salary $250,000 – $290,000
• bonus
• equity
• vacation
• full benefits
• 401K
• holidays

Quote job ref: JN-022026-6936290