Overview

Company is stable very long term corporation. Automotive Tier One supplier, part of a large scale conglomerate worldwide. Position is replacement for retired VP. Although there are plants across the border, this position will be based on the US side, with minimal travel to their plants across the border. The Vice President Procurement (North America) will serve as the senior executive responsible for developing and executing the procurement, sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization strategy across MSSL Wiring Systems operations. As a strategic member of the executive leadership team, the VP Procurement will drive sustainable competitive advantage through supplier innovation, supply chain resilience, transformational cost leadership, and operational excellence.This role will lead all direct and indirect procurement activities while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Quality, and Global Procurement organizations to support growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will influence procurement strategies across multiple manufacturing locations and manage critical relationships with global suppliers supporting automotive OEM programs.Key Responsibilities1. Executive Procurement LeadershipDevelop and execute a multi-year procurement and sourcing strategy aligned with North American and Global business objectives.Serve as a member of the executive leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, profitability improvement, and business growth initiatives.Establish procurement as a strategic value-creation function supporting innovation, operational excellence, sustainability, and customer commitments.Lead procurement transformation initiatives, including digital procurement, automation, AI-driven spend analytics, and supplier collaboration platforms.Drive alignment between regional procurement strategies and global commodity management initiatives.2. Strategic Sourcing & Cost LeadershipEstablish sourcing strategies for critical commodities including copper, terminals, connectors, plastics, insulation materials, electronic components, logistics, and capital equipment.Deliver annual productivity and cost reduction targets through strategic negotiations, value engineering, supplier rationalization, and total cost ownership (TCO) methodologies.Lead executive-level negotiations involving long-term supply agreements, commercial settlements, inflation recovery initiatives, and strategic partnerships.Develop commodity risk management strategies addressing fluctuations in raw materials, foreign exchange, tariffs, and geopolitical risks.Benchmark procurement performance against industry best practices and leading automotive Tier 1 suppliers. 3. Supplier Relationship Management & Supply Chain ResilienceBuild and maintain executive relationships with strategic global suppliers and key industry partners.Establish a world-class Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework focused on quality, innovation, delivery, sustainability, and cost competitiveness.Ensure continuity of supply for all customer programs through proactive risk identification and mitigation plans.Lead supplier capacity reviews, business continuity planning, dual sourcing strategies, and crisis management processes.Champion supplier innovation initiatives that support new product development and customer requirements.4. Organizational Leadership & Talent DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement organization across North America.Build succession pipelines and organizational capabilities to support future business expansion.Define and monitor key performance indicators covering cost savings, supplier performance, inventory optimization, and risk management.Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and ethical procurement practices.Promote cross-functional alignment between Procurement, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and