Interim Vice President, Procurement Greater Santa Ana, CA Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Procurement to lead procurement strategy, sourcing, supplier relationships, and contract management. Responsibilities include developing category strategies with business partners, identifying cost-saving opportunities, negotiating and reviewing contracts, and ensuring appropriate risk, legal, and regulatory due diligence. The role will improve source-to-pay processes, oversee spend analysis and management reporting, and establish performance metrics to strengthen efficiency, compliance, and long-term savings. It will also lead procurement professionals and advise stakeholders on business and legal considerations during negotiations. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field; an MBA is preferred. At least seven years of procurement or related experience is required, including experience with complex sourcing, RFI/RFP processes, requisition-to-purchase-order operations, and outsourced services or finance shared services. Familiarity with accounting controls in a Sarbanes-Oxley environment, multi-entity processes, and external vendor oversight is important. Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, leadership, and networking skills are required, along with Excel proficiency; experience with online procurement tools is an advantage.

Hiring Company

Axos Bank