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 is seeking a Vice President of Global Procurement to lead a global procurement function across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The role will drive and implement a global strategy to optimize procurement spending, strengthen supplier relationships, and deliver meaningful cost savings while partnering with regional P&L leaders and the executive leadership team.

You will direct indirect and direct procurement globally, establish 3–5 year objectives, align sourcing with corporate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management or related
• 15+ 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

Responsibilities

• Lead a global procurement team across the Americas, Europe and Asia
• Drive and implement a global procurement strategy to optimize spending and strengthen supplier relationships
• Collaborate with regional P&L leaders, supply chain, commercial, product development and R&D
• Drive cost savings globally
• Lead a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement and learning
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Ensure sourcing strategies align with broader organizational goals

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management or related

Masters or MBA preferred

Job description

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

• 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. Opportunity to work for a global company that is growing through organic growth and through M&A driving change management.

Quote job ref: JN-022026-6936290