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Vice President Global Procurement - Chemicals

Michael Page International

Cincinnati, Ohio

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$250,000–$300,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Business Skills, Business Transformation, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Executive Relationships, Industry/Trade Analysis, Leadership, Manufacturing, Market Trend Analysis, Negotiation Skills, Operations Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Strategy, Product Development, Profit & Loss, Purchasing/Procurement, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Analysis, Set Goals, Sourcing Strategy, Strategic Analysis, Supply Chain, Team Lead/Manager, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Cincinnati, Ohio
POSTED
1 day ago
Vice President Of Global ProcurementOur client for the Vice President of Global Procurement opportunity is a global chemical company. The organization is heavily investing in new markets, new technology, and they are growing through organic and inorganic growth. The Vice President of Global Procurement will lead a global procurement team across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The VP of Global Procurement will drive and implement a global procurement strategy in order to optimize procurement spending, strengthen supplier relationships, and improve cost savings. This person will work hand in hand with the regional P&L leaders and be a strategic part of the executive leadership team.Accountable for global procurement developing, implementing and executing the 3-5 year strategy. Lead all indirect and direct procurement for the organization globally. Drive the organization through clear goal setting, operational steering, and execution. Ensure sourcing and procurement strategies align with the broader organization wide goals working in collaboration with the P&L leaders of the regions globally, supply chain, commercial, product development and R&D and others. Drive this new strategy with a Champion of Change mentality and methodology. Ensuring quality, delivery, risk assessment, cost, and execution align with the global strategies and wider business. Build strong relationships with R&D and Operations (among other cross functional teams) to drive collaboration and innovation. Drive strong meaningful executive relationships with global suppliers serving as the face of the organization. Drive and ensure strong communication, alignment and responsiveness among suppliers, internal teams, and cross functional teams. Hold global team and organization to performance metrics and goals that drive business outcomes. Stay abreast of industry trends and market indicators globally. Lead global team driving a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, and learning. Drive cost savings globally.Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management or related. Masters or MBA preferred. 15 plus years of experience in procurement and strategic sourcing within manufacturing, industrial, chemical industries. 5 years of leadership experience. Prior experience managing and leading a global team highly preferred. Must have significant chemical industry experience. Excellent strategic thinking, analytical skills, and business acumen. Strong negotiation skills working with suppliers while also delivering positive outcomes for both parties. Deep financial acumen and able to define clear goals for growth and working capital. Excellent leader with a track record of building high performing teams. Outstanding leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and unify teams. Strong problem solving skills with experience navigating complex issues. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment in transformation. High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and organizational excellence.Base salary $250,000 - $300,000, bonus and incentives, vacation, full benefits, 401K, holidays. Opportunity to work for a global company that is growing through organic growth and through M&A driving change management.

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/