Vice President, Procurement

The Vice President, Procurement's role is to oversee all activities involved in the acquisition, production and distribution of the organization’s supplies and equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and create procurement policies, procedures and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency.
• Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
• Oversee the implementation of standardization programs for all supply chain functions, master file standardization, online requisitioning, and managing disaster supplies and processes, ensuring Oceans is prepared for disasters.
• Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.
• Develop a centralized procurement program that adds value and efficiency to the organization.
• Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience in supply chan. Master’s degree preferred. At least three years’ experience in supply chain or related field.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  
  

Work Environment:

Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.