Senior Vice President, Procurement

Accel Entertainment•Burr Ridge, IL

2d•$240,000 - $260,000•Onsite

About The Position

Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) is a growing provider of locals-focused gaming and one of the largest terminal operators in the United States, supporting more than 27,000 electronic gaming terminals in over 4,300 third-party local and regional establishments across ten states. Through exclusive long-term contracts, Accel serves licensed non-casino locations including bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, gaming cafes, and fraternal and veteran establishments. Accel also owns and operates brick and mortar casinos and a racino venue. Accel provides its local partners with a turnkey, full-service, capital-efficient gaming solution that encompasses manufacturing, content, payments, loyalty, 24/7 customer service, data analysis and reporting, and cash logistics. The Company’s racino, Fairmount Park Casino & Racing, opened in April 2025 and features over 270 electronic gaming machines, food and beverage amenities, a sports book, para-mutuel betting and 55 days of thoroughbred horse racing a year. For more information, please visit www.accelentertainment.com.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or equivalent experience required
15+ years of progressive procurement experience
Ability to design and execute enterprise-wide sourcing strategies
Experience leading transformation initiatives (cost optimization, supplier consolidation, digitalization)
Expert-level contract negotiation (pricing models, SLAs, risk-sharing)
Deep understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO) and value creation
Strong financial acumen (P&L impact, cash flow, working capital)
Ability to leverage procurement analytics, market intelligence, and forecasting
Experience with spend analysis, cost modeling, and performance dashboards
Comfort using ERP and procurement platforms (NetSuite, SAP, Coupa, etc.)
Strong executive presence and stakeholder management
Ability to partner with finance, legal, operations, and compliance teams
Skilled at influencing without direct authority
Understanding of regulatory environments, contract law, and audit requirements
Strong governance and internal controls mindset
Knowledge of inventory management, logistics, and supply chain processes
Ability to scale processes across multiple locations or business units

Responsibilities

Establishes and leads enterprise-wide sourcing strategy, identifying, evaluating, and approving suppliers that align with organizational objectives for quality, cost efficiency, scalability, and service excellence
Partners with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to anticipate business needs and drive strategic procurement initiatives that support growth and operational priorities
Develops and oversees negotiation strategies, securing favorable commercial terms, mitigating risk, and delivering measurable cost savings and value creation
Aligns procurement strategy with overall business goals (growth, margin, scalability)
Builds and maintains strategic supplier partnerships, driving performance through governance frameworks, KPIs, and continuous improvement while proactively resolving escalated issues
Provides executive oversight of inventory and materials management strategies to optimize working capital, reduce excess inventory, and ensure supply continuity
Champions inventory governance processes, including audit frameworks and compliance standards, to ensure accuracy, accountability, and operational integrity
Oversees procurement systems and digital tools (e.g., ERP platforms) to enhance operational efficiency, data visibility, and decision-making capabilities
Collaborates with legal, finance, and compliance leadership to structure contracts, mitigate risk, and ensure adherence to regulatory and corporate standards
Leads market intelligence and supply risk analysis efforts to inform long-term sourcing strategies and strengthen supply chain resilience
Delivers executive-level reporting and insights on procurement performance, cost optimization, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership and stakeholders
Provides organizational leadership, fostering a high-performance culture and aligning team priorities with broader business objectives