Vice President of Global Purchasing - Distribution

The Vice President of Global Purchasing is a senior leader responsible for overseeing the procurement of over $ billion in goods purchased both domestically and internationally, supporting a distribution network of over centers. This role ensures operational excellence in purchasing execution, demand planning, and supplier engagement, with a focus on enabling strategic sourcing decisions through strong cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership & Team Management

Lead a direct team of professionals focused on import purchasing and demand planning.

Provide strategic oversight and indirect leadership to buyers across domestic and international markets.

Develop talent, foster collaboration, and drive performance across a geographically dispersed team.

Operational Execution

Ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing execution aligned with demand forecasts and inventory strategies.

Oversee import operations, compliance, and coordination with logistics and distribution teams.

Monitor and manage purchasing KPIs including service levels, lead times, and inventory health.

Supplier Engagement Support

Collaborate with sourcing and supplier relationship teams to support supplier partnerships and performance.

Participate in supplier meetings and occasional travel to supplier sites to reinforce alignment and execution.

Ensure purchasing operations are aligned with supplier capabilities and strategic goals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with sourcing, supply chain, finance, and product teams to support business objectives.

Contribute to planning and forecasting processes to ensure supply continuity and responsiveness.

Support risk mitigation efforts through proactive communication and operational agility.

Qualifications :

• years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or procurement operations.
• Proven leadership in managing large-scale purchasing teams and complex import operations.
• Strong understanding of global supply chain dynamics, demand planning, and purchasing systems.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.