Vice President, Operations & Procurement

Curbell • Orchard Park, NY

105d

About The Position

The position involves leading and developing a culture of high performance and employee engagement within the organization. The role requires inspiring, developing, and motivating internal talent while facilitating discussions to understand employees' professional goals. The individual will create an environment of open communication that fosters upward feedback and suggestions, making informed decisions and executing organizational initiatives. The position also entails developing, recommending, and implementing strategic business and operational plans to meet profit expectations and build a strong operational foundation. This includes managing costs, establishing procurement processes, and supporting business growth through optimal geographic coverage and effective production planning. Additionally, the role focuses on optimizing the supply chain network and daily operational activities for maximum efficiency and throughput. The individual will be responsible for vendor relationships, purchasing processes, and freight management. Asset management is also a key responsibility, ensuring efficient utilization of operational assets and maintaining accurate inventory practices. The position requires collaboration with various departments to deliver a consistent message regarding organizational and operational strategies, as well as leading sustainability initiatives such as recycling programs.

Requirements

• Proven leadership skills with a focus on employee engagement.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic business plans.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management and optimization.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Experience in asset management and inventory control.
• Knowledge of compliance programs such as ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with S.A.P. operating platform.
• Familiarity with Lean Culture and process improvement initiatives.
• Background in marketing and business development strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop a culture of high performance and employee engagement.
• Facilitate discussions with employees to understand their professional goals.
• Create an environment of open communication for feedback and suggestions.
• Develop and implement strategic business and operational plans.
• Manage costs to ensure a sustainable and competitive position.
• Establish systems and processes for procurement activities.
• Optimize supply chain network and operational activities.
• Manage vendor relationships and purchasing processes.
• Achieve efficient utilization of operational assets and inventory management.
• Collaborate with various departments on organizational strategies.
• Lead sustainability initiatives including recycling programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees