Job Specifications
Job Objective:
We are looking for a strategic and experienced VP of Procurement to lead our procurement operations. This executive role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing practices across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, supply chain management, and vendor negotiations, with a proven track record of driving efficiency and value in procurement functions.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:
* Collaborates with executive leadership to align sourcing strategy with overall company goals, driving long-term value and competitive advantage.
* Develops and executes sourcing strategies that optimize total cost of ownership, quality, and supplier performance across direct and indirect categories.
* Establishes and nurtures strategic supplier partnerships to support innovation, sustainability, and supply assurance.
* Builds and leads a high-performing sourcing team, fostering professional development and succession planning.
* Oversees sourcing initiatives and negotiates complex contracts and agreements that deliver financial and operational value.
* Partners with internal stakeholders in operations, product development, finance, and legal to ensure sourcing initiatives support cross-functional needs.
* Defines sourcing policies, governance frameworks, and compliance protocols in alignment with corporate risk management standards.
* Drives continuous improvement in sourcing processes, systems, and analytics, including the use of digital procurement tools and dashboards.
* Leads efforts to assess supplier risk, implement contingency plans, and respond to supply chain disruptions.
* Monitors sourcing performance through KPIs and regularly reports on progress, savings, and strategic impact to senior leadership.
* Manages sourcing budgets and resource planning to support both current and future business needs.
* Collaborates with the executive team to develop and implement strategic plans that align with the company's vision and goals.
* Provides visionary leadership to drive growth and innovation.
* Identifies and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and market expansions.
* Leads initiatives to enhance the company's market presence and competitiveness.
* Provides strong leadership to department heads and teams.
* Fosters a collaborative and high-performance culture.
* Identifies and assess risks to the company's success.
* Implements effective risk management strategies.
* Drives a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
* Leads initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
* Builds and maintain relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders.
* Ensures high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
* Performs other duties as needed.
Required Experience and Education:
* Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
* 15+ years relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
* 10+ years of management experience.
Competencies:
* Clear expertise as a strategic leader.
* Leads through other leaders by setting strategy and direction, while allowing other leaders to set tactical operations.
* Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations while preserving relationships.
* Focused on and responsible for the function's productivity and collective impact.
* Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
* Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.
* High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
* Proficient using Microsoft Suite of products.
* High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.
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Disclaimer: The information on this description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
* This employee will be responsible for direct reports.
About the Company
Daltile is the industry-leading brand of ceramic, porcelain, glass and metal tile as well as natural stone, large-format slab and countertop products. Daltile products are distributed through over 250 company-owned sales service centers, stone slab yards and gallery design centers that service a robust network of trade customers. Dedicated to innovative product development and distinguished style, Daltile provides a rich palette of quality products created to inspire residential and commercial designs.
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