Vice President of Purchasing & Supply Chain

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Purchasing and Supply Chain to develop and execute enterprise-wide sourcing, procurement, supplier quality, materials management, and supply chain strategies. The role leads a high-performing, cross-functional organization and drives cost competitiveness, quality, supplier innovation, and resilient operations. Responsibilities include setting sourcing and category strategies, negotiating complex agreements, improving supplier performance, and overseeing inventory, logistics, capacity planning, and risk management. The VP will partner with engineering, manufacturing, finance, and program leadership to support product launches, production readiness, and business growth, while advising executives on supply chain priorities and risks. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, operations, business, or a related field, along with at least 15 years of progressive experience in purchasing, sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier quality, including 10 years leading managers and multidisciplinary teams. Required qualifications include enterprise strategy development, global sourcing, strong financial and negotiation skills, and experience in technology-driven manufacturing environments. Candidates should also bring expertise in APQP, PPAP, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, supplier quality systems, and operational excellence, as well as executive communication and organizational transformation experience. A relevant master’s degree, professional certifications, and experience with electric vehicles, advanced energy systems, product launches, or manufacturing scale-up are preferred.