Vice President of Purchasing Greater Chicago, IL Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Purchasing to lead its global purchasing organization and make sourcing and supplier management strategic drivers of growth, margin, cash flow, innovation, and supply continuity. The role will develop and execute multi-year purchasing strategies across materials, components, finished goods, and tooling, while delivering cost savings, sourcing productivity, and working-capital improvements. Responsibilities include leading category strategies and negotiations, building a resilient supplier base, and partnering across functions on product introductions, value engineering, and cost targets. The executive will also strengthen supplier risk management, establish global governance and reporting, develop a high-performing team, and represent Purchasing in strategic and operational decisions. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred. They should bring at least 15 years of progressive purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience, including substantial senior leadership in global manufacturing. Relevant experience in automotive or similarly complex manufacturing is preferred, along with a record of improving cost, cash, supplier performance, and supply risk across a large global spend portfolio. Deep expertise in category management, cost modeling, total cost of ownership, negotiations, supplier development, product introduction, and quality disciplines such as APQP and PPAP is required. Candidates should also be able to lead transformation, influence executive stakeholders, and develop global teams in a matrixed environment.

Hiring Company

DRiV Incorporated