Assistant Vice President of Purchasing

Ignite Human Capital • Charlotte, NC

95d • $190,000 - $220,000

About The Position

A rapidly expanding national service organization is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Assistant Vice President of Purchasing to lead both direct and indirect procurement operations. This role drives standardization, compliance, and cost optimization across a distributed network ensuring purchasing practices align with financial goals and operational needs. The ideal candidate is a data-driven leader who can scale processes, elevate team performance, and build strong internal and supplier partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive procurement or purchasing experience, including 3+ years in leadership roles
• Demonstrated success in vendor management, sourcing strategy, and process improvement
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings and operational efficiency
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Industry experience in fleet services, logistics, automotive, or related sectors strongly preferred
• Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems; familiarity with analytics tools such as DOMO or Power BI

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of direct and indirect buyers, ensuring alignment with company-wide priorities
• Oversee sourcing and procurement across materials, services, and equipment categories, including fleet parts, consumables, uniforms, IT, and facilities
• Establish and enforce purchasing standards, controls, and audit-ready procedures to drive consistency and compliance
• Own vendor strategy—selection, performance management, and contract adherence across national and local suppliers
• Leverage analytics and reporting tools to monitor spend, track KPIs, and identify savings opportunities
• Partner on digital transformation efforts, advancing automation, catalog management, and purchasing workflows
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and supply chain leadership to ensure purchasing strategy supports business objectives

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement program
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
• Professional development and certification support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees