The Company is seeking a Vice President for North America Procurement to drive enterprise value creation across its business units in Canada and the United States. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development and execution of procurement strategies that deliver significant and sustainable productivity, ensure supply assurance, and manage risks. This role requires a strategic leader who can build and maintain strong supplier partnerships, and is adept at working capital and financial performance improvement. The Vice President will also be tasked with leading a large, geographically dispersed team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring that procurement is deeply embedded in the business, delivering measurable outcomes. Candidates for this role should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant procurement leadership experience within a large, complex environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management, and be adept at influencing executive stakeholders. Key responsibilities include talent and organizational leadership, driving transformation initiatives, and ensuring the procurement function is aligned with the company's business priorities. The role demands a leader who is collaborative, curious, highly accountable, and driven by excellence, with a strong focus on people and business. Experience in a matrixed global organization and exposure to digital procurement tools and technologies are preferred.

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Bimbo Bakeries USA