VP of Procurement (Cleveland, OH)

Posted: Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Location: Cleveland, OH, 44101, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Consolidated Precision Products is hiring!

Description:

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic sourcing strategy across all categories (direct materials, indirect spend, services, and capital).
  • Establish category strategies that optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), reduce risk, and support product innovation and scalability.
  • Lead make/buy decisions, supplier rationalization initiatives, and long-term sourcing roadmaps.
Supplier Relationship & Risk Management
  • Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships to ensure continuity of supply, quality, innovation, and ethical compliance.
  • Lead supplier performance management, including KPIs, scorecards, QBRs, and corrective action plans.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate supplier, geopolitical, financial, and operational risks.
Contracting, Negotiation & Governance
  • Lead high-impact contract negotiations, pricing agreements, and commercial terms to deliver sustainable value.
  • Establish sourcing governance, policies, and controls to ensure compliance, consistency, and transparency.
  • Partner with Legal and Finance to ensure contracts align with risk tolerance and financial objectives.
Cost Management & Value Creation
  • Drive year-over-year cost savings and productivity improvements while balancing quality, service, and supply assurance.
  • Lead should-cost modeling, cost breakdown analysis, and market intelligence to inform sourcing decisions.
  • Support capital planning and long-term investment strategies through supplier collaboration.


Leadership & Talent Development
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing strategic sourcing and procurement organization.
  • Establish clear accountability, capability development, and succession planning within the sourcing function.
  • Foster a culture of strategic thinking, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, and IT to align sourcing strategies with operational needs.
  • Support new product introductions (NPI) and design-for-cost initiatives through early supplier engagement.
  • Serve as an executive advisor to the COO on sourcing-related risks, opportunities, and market dynamics.
Systems, Data & Analytics
  • Leverage procurement and sourcing technologies (e.g., ERP, e-sourcing, contract lifecycle management tools) to improve visibility and decision-making.
  • Define and track sourcing KPIs, savings realization, supplier performance, and risk indicators.
Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
  • MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
Experience
  • 10-15 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply management.
  • 5-8 years in a senior leadership or executive role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives and managing complex spend portfolios.
Leadership & Skills
  • Proven executive presence with the ability to influence across functions.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic planning capabilities.
  • Experience working in matrixed, fast-paced operational environments.

Certifications (Preferred)
  • CPSM, CIPS, APICS, or similar professional certifications.
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement credentials a plus.


This is a non-management position This is a full time position Pay Range:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

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