VP of Procurement (Cleveland, OH)

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management


* Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic sourcing strategy across all categories (direct materials, indirect spend, services, and capital).


* Establish category strategies that optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), reduce risk, and support product innovation and scalability.


* Lead make/buy decisions, supplier rationalization initiatives, and long-term sourcing roadmaps.

Supplier Relationship & Risk Management


* Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships to ensure continuity of supply, quality, innovation, and ethical compliance.


* Lead supplier performance management, including KPIs, scorecards, QBRs, and corrective action plans.


* Proactively identify and mitigate supplier, geopolitical, financial, and operational risks.

Contracting, Negotiation & Governance


* Lead high-impact contract negotiations, pricing agreements, and commercial terms to deliver sustainable value.


* Establish sourcing governance, policies, and controls to ensure compliance, consistency, and transparency.


* Partner with Legal and Finance to ensure contracts align with risk tolerance and financial objectives.

Cost Management & Value Creation


* Drive year-over-year cost savings and productivity improvements while balancing quality, service, and supply assurance.


* Lead should-cost modeling, cost breakdown analysis, and market intelligence to inform sourcing decisions.


* Support capital planning and long-term investment strategies through supplier collaboration.

Leadership & Talent Development


* Build, lead, and develop a high-performing strategic sourcing and procurement organization.


* Establish clear accountability, capability development, and succession planning within the sourcing function.


* Foster a culture of strategic thinking, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration


* Partner closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, and IT to align sourcing strategies with operational needs.


* Support new product introductions (NPI) and design-for-cost initiatives through early supplier engagement.


* Serve as an executive advisor to the COO on sourcing-related risks, opportunities, and market dynamics.

Systems, Data & Analytics


* Leverage procurement and sourcing technologies (e.g., ERP, e-sourcing, contract lifecycle management tools) to improve visibility and decision-making.


* Define and track sourcing KPIs, savings realization, supplier performance, and risk indicators.

Qualifications
Education


* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.


* MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.

Experience


* 10-15 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply management.


* 5-8 years in a senior leadership or executive role within a manufacturing or industrial en...