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Vice President, Strategic Procurement

Ref: 607402

Pottstown, PA, USA

$240,000

  • Permanent
  • Global Procurement Expert
  • Strategic Transformation Leader
  • Digital Procurement Specialist

About the candidate

With over two decades of esteemed experience in strategic procurement, the candidate has honed their expertise in large-scale sourcing and logistics within the healthcare and advanced manufacturing sectors on a global scale. They come with a solid track record of managing spending exceeding €1.5 billion, achieving significant annual savings between 5–10%, and advancing strategic transformations that significantly enhance cost efficiency, supply resilience, and innovative capabilities. Recognized for their strategic vision, the candidate has successfully positioned procurement processes as integral, value-adding components of business operations, all while embedding strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into sourcing strategies.

Throughout their career, they have adeptly led high-impact procurement initiatives and teams, fostering robust supplier relationships, and driving operational excellence through the adoption of cutting-edge digital tools and processes. The depth of their experience is complemented by their strong academic background and multilingual proficiencies, adding a versatile dimension to their professional profile.

What makes them great?

  • Leadership in High-Stakes Environments: Proven leader in managing over €1.5B in procurement spend and delivering substantial cost reductions in highly competitive sectors.
  • Cost Reduction & Savings: Has consistently delivered between €120M in integration savings and 5–8% annual cost reductions through effective negotiation and strategic sourcing.
  • Innovative Digital Implementation: Spearheaded the digitalization of procurement processes, leading to enhanced decision-making and operational efficiency.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Sourcing & Global Supplier Management: Profound expertise in developing and managing comprehensive category strategies for indirect procurement that include IT, travel, HR, and more.
  • Operational Excellence & Transformational Leadership: Demonstrated capability in leading transformative procurement initiatives and leveraging methods like Lean and Kaizen to drastically improve operational outputs.
  • Digital Transformation in Procurement: Advanced skills in implementing and utilizing digital procurement tools such as CLM, SRM, eSourcing, and AI, significantly improving procurement processes and compliance.