Vice President Procurement

Full Job Description

Unilux is looking for a VP Procurement to lead and oversee the sourcing, purchasing, and delivery of materials and services for the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies and policies that align with the company's goals and objectives
• Negotiate and maintain contracts and relationships with suppliers, vendors, and service providers
• Manage risk in the supply chain by dual sourcing, supplier auditing and by stocking strategies
• Analyze market trends, supply and demand, and supplier performance to identify opportunities and risks
• Lead and mentor the procurement team and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
• Responsible for production planning and all materials management activities
• Active member of top management team reporting to EVP – vp operations, vp purchasing, vp new equipment sales
• Direct reports include vp purchasing, director planning, director logistics
• Actively lead team in selection and implementation of erp system
• Execute strategy to minimize inventory levels while maintaining customer deliveries
• Analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify and analyze strategic issues, business unit opportunities, service levels, consolidate critical and non-critical requirements across different suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or purchasing, preferably in the manufacturing industry
• Proven track record of leading and managing procurement teams and projects
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, tools, and systems
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks and deadlines