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Vice President, Global Strategic Sourcing

Vice President, Global Strategic Sourcing

Barry WehmillerGreen Bay, WI, US
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Vice President, Global Strategic Sourcing

The Vice President, Global Strategic Sourcing for BW Converting, will lead the development and execution of world-class global sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance across all converting and manufacturing categories. This role will be instrumental in driving operational excellence, fostering supplier partnerships, and enabling the organization's growth and competitive differentiation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Global Strategy & Leadership

Develop and implement overarching global sourcing strategies aligned with company growth and cost objectives.

  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to the global sourcing organization.
  • Drive an ethos of continuous improvement informed by Lean principles and supply chain optimization
  • Supplier & Contract Management

    • Lead end-to-end RFP / RFQ processes, negotiate contracts, and establish frameworks such as SLAs and KPIs

  • Build and nurture high-value, high-performance supplier relationships.
  • Performance & Risk Management

    • Implement supplier performance tracking (e.g., cost, on-time delivery, quality) and risk management tools.

  • Promote supplier compliance with regulations, ethics, and corporate policies
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

    • Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Sales to ensure sourcing supports product innovation, NPI efforts, and operational timelines

  • Financial & Strategic Value Management

    • Identify and drive cost-saving and productivity improvements; optimize spending via aggregation and volume leverage.

  • Maintain robust financial oversight and report on sourcing ROI, savings, and opportunities
  • Process Excellence

    • Apply Lean and procurement best practices to streamline sourcing cycle times and costs.

  • Utilize analytics and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for deep spend analysis and strategic planning

    • REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred
  • 10+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement in manufacturing or converting environments, with at least 5 years in leadership roles
  • CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, or similar professional credentials
  • Expertise in Lean manufacturing, spend analytics, and cost-reduction models (e.g., Total Cost of Ownership)
  • Proficient with ERP tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and sourcing platforms
  • Exemplary leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder influence skills
  • Ability to lead cross-functional and global teams effectively.
  • Strong strategic thinking, ability to interpret market intelligence, and manage supply chain risks

    • Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M / F / D / V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and / or skills assessments.

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