Vice President, Procurement - Newtown Square, PA

SUPPLYONE INC. • Newtown Township, PA

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About The Position

The Vice President of Procurement will serve as the head of all procurement functions and play a critical role in driving strategic sourcing, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and long-term supply chain optimization. This role will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for managing direct and indirect procurement across multiple locations, with a focus on scalability, standardization, and cost efficiency. This is a high-impact leadership role, ideal for a data-driven, results-oriented procurement executive with experience in private equity environments and a deep understanding of the packaging and/or corrugated converting sectors.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive procurement leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or executive role.
• Proven success working in a private equity-backed or other fast-growth environment.
• Demonstrated track record of leading cost-saving initiatives, driving growth together with strategic vendors, and driving procurement transformation.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, procurement software, and analytics tools.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and cross-functional leadership abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience in packaging, corrugated converting, or industrial sectors is strongly preferred.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a company-wide procurement strategy aligned with corporate goals and PE value creation plans focused on establishing a preferred vendor program across all major categories.
• Build and lead a high-performing procurement resource team to collaborate and facilitate preferred vendor programs through regional purchasing resources.
• Lead a company-wide procurement council to drive compliance to objectives and share best practices.
• Identify and execute on cost-reduction opportunities, strategic vendor identification including supplier consolidation, strategic growth partnering, and contract negotiations.
• Implement procurement best practices, policies, systems, and tools to drive standardization and transparency.
• Evaluate and optimize supplier performance, ensuring quality, continuity, and competitiveness using quarterly business reviews or other methods.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams to align sourcing strategies.
• Track KPIs and savings metrics to deliver measurable ROI and operational improvements.
• Oversee risk management strategies related to supply chain disruptions, tariffs and supplier contract and regulatory compliance.
• Support M&A due diligence and integration, including synergy identification and realization initiatives across new acquisitions.

Benefits

• Bonus based on company performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off (including vacation, company holidays, and parental leave)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Other benefits such as life insurance, disability coverage, and wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees