A new role reporting to the Head of Supply Chain created to bring structure, vision and make their own mark on this long term company with a lot of opportunity to make you shine!

If you are known for driving change, building out Purchasing, creating savings that make the CEO say ‘WOW’ we need to talk.

Is this job for you?

• You're an experienced purchasing professional with a track record of transforming procurement operations
• You have 15 years+ of progressive experience = progressive means several companies with multiple promotions/roles within the same company.
• You're excited by the prospect of creating and implementing new processes, metrics, and supplier scorecards
• You have a strategic mindset but aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and get into the details

The Company

• Our client is a market leader in their manufacturing niche
• Publicly traded…on the smaller side
• Leadership team is being revamped and bringing in changemakers - your peerset will not be the average leader - you’’l be with those with significant impact in world respected companies.
• You’ll report to theYou'll be working directly with the Vice President of Operations, an engaging and progressive leader who's committed to giving you the autonomy to build and shape your department. This is a unique opportunity to work in an environment that values fresh ideas and encourages you to create your own path to success.

The Role

As the Vice President of Purchasing, you'll be responsible for:

• Building and leading a world-class procurement department from ‘almost’ ground up - long term successful company without a structure, processes in place
• Developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize a $250++ million annual purchasing budget
• Creating and managing supplier performance metrics and scorecards
• Leading both domestic and international teams
• Implementing best-in-class procurement processes and systems
• Negotiating contracts and managing relationships with key suppliers

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field; MBA or relevant certifications
• 20+ years of experience in senior procurement roles, with a proven track record of building and leading procurement departments
• Proven experience in driving significant cost savings
• Certification such as CPP, CCPM, CCGP, or similar is highly desirable

Compensation

• Competitive base salary range of $225,000 +/- plus strong bonus/equity plan
• Relocation potential for the right candidate
• Location: Onsite in the Nashville area