What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President- Supply Chain position at Confidential - USA?
Who We Are
A Confidential Company
Who You Are
A North Jersey–based ingredients company is seeking an experienced Vice President, Supply Chain to lead sourcing, procurement, and supply chain strategy across a specialized personal care and beauty ingredients portfolio. This on-site role requires a leader who can drive strategy while staying deeply engaged in operational execution, supplier management, and problem-solving.
What You'll Do
- Build and execute a multi-year sourcing and supplier strategy for raw materials.
- Govern high-impact vendor negotiations and manage key supplier relationships.
- Implement procurement best practices, contract standards, and compliance processes.
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of supply chain and procurement professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Oversee purchase order accuracy and procurement operations.
- Develop metrics to monitor vendor performance, delivery, quality, and pricing.
- Lead cost-saving initiatives, market analysis, and forecasting.
- Manage department budgets and guide a high-performing supply chain team.
What You Bring
- 15 years’ progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply planning; experience in beauty, personal care ingredients, chemicals, or related sectors strongly preferred.
- BA/BS required; MBA or APICS certification a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on operational levels.
- Proven leadership driving organizational change and supplier optimization.
- Strong executive communication skills and analytical capability.
- Ability to work on-site in North Jersey; approx. 10% travel.
What We Offer
Position Salary:
140k-160k
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