Vice President of Purchasing

Zekelman Industries • Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

The Vice President of Purchasing is responsible for leading and optimizing Z Modular's procurement operations, ensuring seamless material availability and supplier relationships across Factory Operations, Construction Operations, and Residential Community Operations. This executive role requires strategic vision and hands-on execution to drive cost-effective procurement, enhance supply chain efficiency, and mitigate risks while maintaining quality and compliance standards. The VP of Purchasing will oversee forecasting, inventory management, supplier negotiations, and procurement risk assessments to align purchasing strategies with business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPIM, CPSM, CPP, PMP) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in procurement for manufacturing, construction, and residential community management.
• Strong background in forecasting, inventory management, and market analysis specific to these sectors.
• Proven ability to develop and manage supplier relationships while optimizing cost efficiency.
• Experience in contract negotiations and risk mitigation strategies.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust procurement strategy that balances tactical purchasing with long-term supplier relationships, ensuring operational excellence across all business units.
• Build and lead a high-performing purchasing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to secure optimal agreements, ensuring cost efficiency and quality standards.
• Oversee forecasting and inventory management, implementing standardized systems for tracking materials across factory, construction, and community operations.
• Collaborate with finance teams to assess the impact of commodity inflation on budgets, optimizing procurement strategies to minimize financial risk.
• Ensure all procured materials and services meet regulatory and company standards, resolving supplier-related issues proactively.
• Monitor industry trends, assess procurement risks, and develop strategies to safeguard the supply chain against disruptions.
• Streamline procurement workflows, leveraging ERP systems and best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Partner with internal teams, including operations and finance, to align purchasing strategies with business needs and innovation goals.
• Assess vendor performance based on price, quality, availability, and reliability, continuously refining supplier partnerships.
• Ensure seamless procurement support for Factory, Construction, and Residential Community Operations, maintaining high service levels and timely deliveries.
• Champion safety initiatives and regulatory compliance across all procurement functions.
• Hire, mentor, and evaluate team members, fostering professional growth and ensuring a high-performance culture.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on supplier performance, procurement trends, and strategic recommendations.

Benefits

• Low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Bonus plan.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree