Job Summary

The VP, Strategic Sourcing is a strategic leader, responsible for overseeing and optimizing the procurement function to meet the needs of the enterprise. This role directly leads a procurement organization managing the top strategic suppliers in metals and raw materials as well as indirect spend categories while also providing governance and strategic oversight for decentralized purchasing activities across business units and regions. The VP ensures alignment with corporate objectives, cost efficiency, risk mitigation and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

Develops and executes global procurement strategy aligned with corporate goals, sustainability targets and operational excellence. Provides expert-level insights and recommendations to optimize sourcing strategies, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.

Build and lead a high-performing team sourcing professionals, providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to senior directors and their teams, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Establishes organizational procurement standards, policies and best practices for enterprise sourcing and procurement, ensuring alignment with overall business goals, compliance with regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Integrate sourcing strategies with the organization's long-term goals, partnering with operations, legal, finance, sustainability, and business units on overall business objectives to ensure alignment and to drive competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Designs and develops programs for sourcing excellence to position procurement as a strategic lever for cost optimization, innovation, and risk management. Ensure that initiatives are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with the company's goals and strategic priorities.

Implement procurement technologies, digital tools, and resilience strategies to enhance supply chain visibility, compliance and efficiency.

Monitor and manage procurement KPI's including cost savings, supplier performance, delivery, and risk metrics.

Communicates effectively with senior leadership, key stakeholders, and external partners to ensure alignment on sourcing strategies, negotiate favorable contracts, and build strong relationships with suppliers.

Collaborates with senior leaders and team members, providing strategic insights and guidance on sourcing challenges, market trends, and supplier relationship management to ensure operational excellence.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Years of Experience: 15+ Years Field of Expertise: Sourcing/Procurement in a Manufacturing or Distribution Environment

Preferred Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Master's degree Specialized Degree: Supply Chain/Business Administration Licenses/Certificates: Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM))

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes Number of Direct Reports: 2-5

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Moving: 5% Standing: 5% Sitting: 90%

Working Conditions

Office

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Competencies

Self-Development
Strategic Mindset
Financial Acumen
Drives Engagement
Manages Complexity
Develops Talent
Drives Results
Business Insights

Skills

Contract Management
Negotiation
Analytical Skills
Forecasting
Influencing Skills
Process Improvement
Invoicing
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Budgeting
Supplier Performance Management