VP of International Sourcing / Procurement Job Id: W206522 Posted On: 11/25/2009
Location: Greensboro, NC;
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $125000.00 to $180000.00/year
Degree: Bachelor
DescriptionWe have been engaged to find an experienced procurement professional for major international brand. Put your expertise in the sourcing and procurement of goods or services to work in a great organization today!

The Vice President will oversee all responsibilities of global purchasing . This includes being responsible for overseeing and administering the purchasing strategies to ensure the global franchise customers receive the best price, quality and service on goods needed.

Responsibilities include:
Evaluate and recommend global suppliers that meet our price and quality requirements. Ensure that holistically the network has access to the suppliers as needed.
Partner with International Franchise department to support new markets. Develop consistent lines of communication to facilitate timely notification to franchisees of pertinent information.
Support International Customer service to ensure market orders are completed on a timely and accurate basis.
Manage global sourcing initiatives by initiating and completing RFQs, RFPs for goods and services
Report recommendations to senior management on key projects that will impact the direction the company may take in providing the best products at the best value to both the customer and the end consumers
Develop, manage, and factually measure the performance/quality of the vendor base to support the brand, gain a competitive edge and solidify partnerships with the vendors.
Manage all non-commodity related products/activities in a manner that drive costs out of the supply chain with considerations of quality, reliability of source, freight and urgency of need.

The qualified candidate will have:
Ten years experience in senior management procurement role, minimum of 3 years experience in global procurement at a Senior Director or VP level
Food, Nutriceuticals, Pharmaceutical or other FDA regulated industry experience is a plus
Knowledge of QSR and SOPs is a plus
Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) preferred
4-year degree required, MBA is a plus
Ability to work in a team environment across functional responsibilities
Very strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Excellent technology skills applied to the management of both internal and external data
Capable of financial skills to manage and measure the purchasing function

Location: The Triad area of North Carolina: Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point

Industry: Food

Permanent position with an employee centered company offering great benefits, salary, bonus and relocation assistance.

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