Vice President Strategic Sourcing

Southwire Company; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC, a leading North American wire and cable producer, seeks a VP of Strategic Sourcing to lead global procurement and supplier programs. The role directs a procurement organization responsible for metals, raw materials, and indirect spends across regions.

The VP will drive cost efficiency, risk management, and supplier performance while aligning with corporate objectives and governance. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 15+ years in sourcing/procurement in manufacturing or distribution.
• Proven track record leading global procurement programs and supplier performance management.
• Strong cost optimization, risk management, and governance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes global procurement strategy aligned with corporate goals and sustainability targets.
• Builds and leads a high-performing sourcing team.
• Establishes procurement standards, policies and best practices for enterprise sourcing.
• Integrates sourcing strategies with operations, legal, finance, sustainability and business units to drive alignment and competitive advantage.
• Designs programs for sourcing excellence, ensuring scalability and value across the company.
• Implements procurement technologies and KPIs to enhance visibility and efficiency.
• Communicates with senior leadership and external partners to align on strategies and contracts.
• Performs other duties as assigned and ensures compliance with policies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing leadership

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost reduction and savings

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba / Coupa

ERP systems

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions.

Job Summary

The VP, Strategic Sourcing is a strategic leader, responsible for overseeing and optimizing the procurement function to meet the needs of the enterprise. This role directly leads a procurement organization managing the top strategic suppliers in metals and raw materials as well as indirect spend categories while also providing governance and strategic oversight for decentralized purchasing activities across business units and regions. The VP ensures alignment with corporate objectives, cost efficiency, risk mitigation and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and executes global procurement strategy aligned with corporate goals, sustainability targets and operational excellence. Provides expert-level insights and recommendations to optimize sourcing strategies, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Build and lead a high-performing team sourcing professionals, providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to senior directors and their teams, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establishes organizational procurement standards, policies and best practices for enterprise sourcing and procurement, ensuring alignment with overall business goals, compliance with regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Integrate sourcing strategies with the organizations long-term goals, partnering with operations, legal, finance, sustainability, and business units on overall business objectives to ensure alignment and to drive competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• Designs and develops programs for sourcing excellence to position procurement as a strategic lever for cost optimization, innovation, and risk management. Ensure that initiatives are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with the companys goals and strategic priorities.
• Implement procurement technologies, digital tools, and resilience strategies to enhance supply chain visibility, compliance and efficiency.
• Monitor and manage procurement KPIs including cost savings, supplier performance, delivery, and risk metrics.
• Communicates effectively with senior leadership, key stakeholders, and external partners to ensure alignment on sourcing strategies, negotiate favorable contracts, and build strong relationships with suppliers.
• Collaborates with senior leaders and team members, providing strategic insights and guidance on sourcing challenges, market trends, and supplier relationship management to ensure operational excellence.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Years of Experience: 15+ Years

Field of Expertise: Sourcing/Procurement in a Manufacturing or Distribution Environment