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Quanex Quanex is looking for a VP of Procurement to join our team! This role is eligible to be seated in any Quanex location with regular travel for meetings and to plant locations. The VP of Procurement is a hands-on leader who partners across business divisions and corporate functions to ensure cost-effective sourcing, supplier management, and strategic purchasing decisions. This individual will provide overall structure for the purchasing functions that are carried out within specific divisions or plants. The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative, commercial-savvy, results-oriented leader with an ability to drive business results through the Procurement function. This position reports directly to the VP, Operations Excellence but will have extensive interaction with the Operations leaders in assigned divisions and the Product Management team, along with others throughout Quanex. What’s attractive about the VP of Procurement position?
Ability to develop global procurement strategies to align to overall business strategy Implement best-in-class procurement technologies for efficiency, access, and ease-of-use. Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment What Success Looks Like
Balance the need to establish long-term supplier partnerships to ensure stability and cost efficiency with the need for flexibility and redundant sourcing of critical materials. Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and hold suppliers accountable for service expectations and quality. Report regularly to senior leadership on data and trends internally and externally. Develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply chain resilience. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, trade regulations, industry standards, and ethical sourcing. Identify, evaluate, and manage key suppliers to ensure quality and reliability. Regularly ensure internal customers are satisfied with the vendors and their services. Ensure the negotiation of high-value contracts to optimize pricing and terms. In partnership with leaders throughout the organization, identify and implement supplier performance metrics. Conduct regular evaluations of all suppliers with communications back to the suppliers and within Quanex. Oversee procurement automation and digital transformation initiatives. Collaborate with finance, operations, and engineering teams to align sourcing needs. Implement procurement process best practices for use by operations purchasing teams to drive consistency across the various divisions. What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field required MBA, Master’s degree in Engineering or related degree preferred 10+ years of procurement experience required with experience in a global manufacturing environment highly preferred 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent certification preferred Expertise in global sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management required Strong knowledge of procurement software, ERP systems, and analytics tools. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to balance and quickly toggle between strategic thinking and operational action Ability to travel to domestic and international locations 10-15%. The salary range for this position is $195,000 to $245,000 with bonus potential. About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are
A Part of Something Bigger
by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com. Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries
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VP Procurement
role at
Quanex Quanex is looking for a VP of Procurement to join our team! This role is eligible to be seated in any Quanex location with regular travel for meetings and to plant locations. The VP of Procurement is a hands-on leader who partners across business divisions and corporate functions to ensure cost-effective sourcing, supplier management, and strategic purchasing decisions. This individual will provide overall structure for the purchasing functions that are carried out within specific divisions or plants. The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative, commercial-savvy, results-oriented leader with an ability to drive business results through the Procurement function. This position reports directly to the VP, Operations Excellence but will have extensive interaction with the Operations leaders in assigned divisions and the Product Management team, along with others throughout Quanex. What’s attractive about the VP of Procurement position?
Ability to develop global procurement strategies to align to overall business strategy Implement best-in-class procurement technologies for efficiency, access, and ease-of-use. Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment What Success Looks Like
Balance the need to establish long-term supplier partnerships to ensure stability and cost efficiency with the need for flexibility and redundant sourcing of critical materials. Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and hold suppliers accountable for service expectations and quality. Report regularly to senior leadership on data and trends internally and externally. Develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply chain resilience. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, trade regulations, industry standards, and ethical sourcing. Identify, evaluate, and manage key suppliers to ensure quality and reliability. Regularly ensure internal customers are satisfied with the vendors and their services. Ensure the negotiation of high-value contracts to optimize pricing and terms. In partnership with leaders throughout the organization, identify and implement supplier performance metrics. Conduct regular evaluations of all suppliers with communications back to the suppliers and within Quanex. Oversee procurement automation and digital transformation initiatives. Collaborate with finance, operations, and engineering teams to align sourcing needs. Implement procurement process best practices for use by operations purchasing teams to drive consistency across the various divisions. What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field required MBA, Master’s degree in Engineering or related degree preferred 10+ years of procurement experience required with experience in a global manufacturing environment highly preferred 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent certification preferred Expertise in global sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management required Strong knowledge of procurement software, ERP systems, and analytics tools. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to balance and quickly toggle between strategic thinking and operational action Ability to travel to domestic and international locations 10-15%. The salary range for this position is $195,000 to $245,000 with bonus potential. About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are
A Part of Something Bigger
by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com. Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries
Wholesale Building Materials Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Quanex. Get notified about new Vice President Procurement jobs in
Statesville, NC .
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