VP, Strategic Sourcing

Consolidated Container Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Altium Packaging in Atlanta seeks a VP of Strategic Sourcing to lead the enterprise procurement function, setting category strategies and optimizing sourcing, supplier performance, and logistics services to deliver cost, service, and risk outcomes. The role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to ensure a resilient supply base and compliant purchasing practices.

You will build a high-performing team, define structure and succession plans, drive

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive procurement and sourcing experience with leadership.
• Expertise in category management, SRM, and benefits tracking.
• Logistics procurement experience including transportation and warehousing.
• Proven negotiation skills with MSAs, SOWs, SLAs and incentives.
• Experience building and leading cross-functional teams and influencing executives.
• Financial acumen with TCO, margin drivers, and savings validation.
• Familiarity with sourcing tools, P2P, ERP, and data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute enterprise procurement strategy aligned to business goals.
• Lead category management and supplier negotiation across spend.
• Oversee logistics procurement and performance management for inbound/outbound freight.
• Develop SRM governance with scorecards and QBRs.
• Partner with Finance on savings validation and TCO reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Category management

Negotiation

SRM / supplier management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field

MBA or master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline

Job description

Location Address:2500 Windy Ridge Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30339Work Shift:Salary Exempt - 7 day, 12-hour (United States of America)The Vice President, Strategic Sourcing leads the enterprise procurement function, setting category strategies and optimizing end-to-end sourcing, supplier performance, and logistics services to deliver cost, service, and risk outcomes. This role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to ensure a resilient supply base, scalable processes, and compliant purchasing practices.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute enterprise procurement strategy aligned to business goals, service commitments, and supply chain resilience.Lead category management across direct and indirect spend (as applicable), including opportunity assessment, segmentation, should-cost/clean-sheet analyses, and multi-year category roadmaps.Own strategic sourcing and contracting: supplier selection, negotiation, commercial terms, and contract lifecycle management in partnership with Legal and stakeholders.Oversee logistics procurement and performance management for freight (inbound/outbound), warehousing/3PL, parcel, and related services; drive mode optimization, network efficiency, and on-time delivery improvements.Use relevant market indices and benchmarks (e.g., commodities, labor, fuel, and freight indices) to assess price competitiveness, inform should-cost models, and support fact-based negotiations and rate reviews.Establish supplier relationship management (SRM) governance, including QBRs, scorecards, corrective actions, and continuous improvement plans.Implement and monitor procurement policies, controls, and compliance (e.g., delegated authority, competitive bidding, supplier onboarding, and ethical sourcing).Build and lead a high-performing team; define organizational structure, roles, capability development, and succession plans.Partner with Finance on planning, savings validation, and total cost of ownership (TCO) reporting; build executive-ready dashboards to track savings, cost drivers, forecast accuracy, and pipeline health.Manage risk across the supply base: continuity planning, financial/geo-political exposure, quality, cyber/third-party risk, and regulatory requirements.Drive procurement process, data, and technology enablement (e.g., e-sourcing, P2P, contract management, spend analytics); apply AI and advanced analytics to improve cycle times, identify savings opportunities, and enhance stakeholder experience.Sponsor development of data products and AI/ML use cases (e.g., demand and price forecasting, supplier risk prediction, invoice/contract anomaly detection, and freight rate benchmarking) to improve cost, service, and resilience.Define standardized procurement and logistics KPI frameworks and dashboard governance (data definitions, refresh cadence, and data quality controls) spanning spend, savings, contract coverage, supplier performance, OTIF, and claims/damage.Lead sustainability and supplier diversity initiatives as applicable, embedding requirements into category strategies and supplier expectations.Serve as executive escalation point for critical supplier and logistics disruptions; coordinate cross-functional response and recovery.Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).10–15 years of progressive procurement and sourcing experience, including leadership roles with enterprise-scale spend responsibility.Demonstrated expertise in category management (strategy development, sourcing execution, SRM, and benefits tracking).Strong logistics procurement experience, including contracting and performance management for transportation and/or warehousing/3PL providers.Proven negotiation capability with complex agreements (MSAs, SOWs, rate cards, SLAs, performance incentives/penalties).Experience building and leading teams; ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.Financial acumen with working knowledge of TCO, margin/cost drivers, and savings validation.Working knowledge of procurement systems and processes (e.g., sourcing tools, P2P, ERP) and data-driven decision making.Preferred QualificationsMBA or master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline.Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, or CPIM.Experience in a multi-site, multi-business-unit environment with global supplier base.Familiarity with import/export, customs/brokerage, and trade compliance considerations.Track record of implementing procurement operating models, policies, and digital tools (e.g., CLM, e-sourcing, spend analytics).Key Competencies & Success MeasuresStrategic leadership: clear category roadmaps, stakeholder alignment, and governance.Commercial excellence: negotiated outcomes reflected in TCO, service levels, and risk terms.Logistics performance: improvements in on-time delivery, lead time variability, claims/damage, and capacity assurance.Value delivery: validated savings/cost avoidance, working capital improvements, and productivity gains.Supplier performance: scorecard improvements, issue resolution speed, and innovation pipeline.Compliance and controls: adherence to sourcing policy, contract coverage, and audit readiness.Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us!We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.Our Guiding PrinciplesAct with Integrity & in ComplianceDrive Value CreationBe Disciplined EntrepreneursFocus on the CustomerAct with HumilityTreat others with Dignity and RespectSeeking Fulfillment in your WorkWe Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People!We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.EEO StatementWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging!