VP of Procurement

The individual will be responsible for, but not limited to, leading all facets of the North America Operations procurement requirements spanning 3 operating companies and $2B+ in expenditures annually.

Major Responsibilities

• Partner with operating company Presidents and CFO’s in establishing strategic procurement initiatives that support the respective North America business entities goals and objectives.
• Establishing and executing Procurement strategies that support operating company expense control initiatives as well as supporting business growth within the company.
• Develop/Maintain supplier relationships and strategies leading to a world-class supply chain (cost, delivery and quality).
• Lead/Administer all aspects of procurement, supplier development, sourcing, collaboration, management, and execution of strategies within the department.
• Set supply chain metrics, goals and rewards to properly lead the procurement organization in executing strategic plans.
• Ensuring the Procurement Team is supportive of all key stakeholder requirements (other Shared Service organizations, Operations, suppliers, etc.) in providing exemplary customer service.
• Plans and directs all aspects of the system's supply chain policies, objectives, and initiatives.
• Responsible for achieving supply and service cost avoidance, containment and reduction objectives.
• Performs other duties as requested, in support of the North America operating companies.

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10+ Years of Procurement / Purchasing Leadership and Management experience, preferably within the transportation industry.
• Proven track record of effectively leading sourcing and procurement organizational activities in support of multiple operating companies yielding tangible business results.
• Experienced procurement professional with strong knowledge and expertise in multiple commodity sourcing facets with expert knowledge of policies, procedures and systems in leading a large scale procurement organization.
• Strategic ability to develop high impact sourcing strategies. Exhibits thought leadership.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written including public speaking and presentations.
• Flexible self-starter willing to adjust to an environment with ever-changing priorities.
• In depth knowledge of key supply chain / logistics processes & current best practices.
• Strong leadership abilities both from a Procurement and Program Management perspective to ensure department and company success on varied responsibilities.
• Expectation of 10-20% travel both domestically and internationally (as required).