Vice President, Procurement

Swisher•Jacksonville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

For the past 162 years, Swisher has been an industry leader known for its iconic products and commitment to high quality standards. With a rich history, Swisher serves adult consumers through a diverse range of businesses, including Swisher Sweets Cigar Company, Helme Tobacco Co., Hempire, Rogue Holdings, and Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars. We have a passion for people and helping them build rewarding careers. If you’re ready to create excitement and drive what’s next in the industry, we’d love to hear from you. The Vice President, Procurement is responsible for providing strategic leadership and executive oversight of the organization's enterprise-wide procurement function. This role develops and executes procurement strategies that drive cost competitiveness, supplier innovation, operational resilience, and sustainable value creation across all manufacturing and business operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field required
Minimum of 15 years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or supply chain leadership experience
Minimum of 8 years leading multi-level procurement organizations in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Demonstrated experience developing enterprise procurement strategies and leading organizational transformation
Significant experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships
Proven experience managing large operating budgets, capital expenditures, and enterprise sourcing initiatives
Expert knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, and procurement operations
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain management, inventory management, and enterprise planning
Demonstrated financial acumen, including cost modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and value creation analysis
Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
Ability to lead organizational change, build cross-functional partnerships, and execute enterprise-wide initiatives
Experience implementing procurement technologies, ERP systems, eProcurement platforms, and analytics solutions
Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving capabilities

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MBA or related discipline)
Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or APICS

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing procurement organization through effective leadership, coaching, succession planning, and talent development
Establish clear organizational goals, performance expectations, and accountability across the procurement function
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Build organizational capability through the implementation of industry-leading procurement methodologies, systems, and best practices
Champion employee engagement and leadership development initiatives within the procurement organization
Provide executive oversight for all sourcing activities, including supplier selection, strategic negotiations, contract management, and supplier lifecycle management
Develop strategic supplier partnerships that improve quality, innovation, cost competitiveness, and service performance
Lead supplier performance management programs utilizing scorecards, business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
Diversify supplier networks while reducing supply chain risk and improving business continuity
Oversee enterprise contract strategy to ensure favorable commercial terms and regulatory compliance
Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Marketing, Engineering, Human Resources, Quality, Legal, and Executive Leadership to align procurement strategies with business priorities
Influence enterprise decision-making by providing market intelligence, supplier insights, and strategic sourcing recommendations
Collaborate with Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and working capital initiatives
Support new product development, capital investments, and operational initiatives through strategic supplier engagement
Lead enterprise procurement transformation initiatives focused on process standardization, digital enablement, automation, and procurement technology optimization
Establish governance frameworks that improve procurement efficiency, transparency, and compliance
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce complexity, eliminate waste, and enhance procurement effectiveness
Integrate sustainability, responsible sourcing, supplier diversity, and ESG principles into procurement strategies where applicable
Position procurement as a strategic value-creating function that enables business growth and innovation
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and labor agreements
Develop enterprise supplier risk management strategies that proactively identify and mitigate operational, financial, geopolitical, and supply risks
Oversee procurement governance processes, delegation of authority, and contract compliance
Ensure ethical sourcing practices and compliance with all applicable procurement regulations and corporate standards
Support business continuity planning through strategic supplier risk assessments and contingency planning
Establish enterprise procurement KPIs and performance dashboards to measure cost savings, supplier performance, service levels, inventory optimization, and value creation
Utilize data analytics and market intelligence to support executive decision-making
Provide regular reporting to executive leadership regarding procurement performance, supplier risks, financial impact, and strategic initiatives
Benchmark procurement performance against industry standards and implement improvement opportunities
All other duties as assigned