VP Supply Chain - Metals

Vice President, Supply Chain ROLE OVERVIEW

The Vice President, Supply Chain is a mission-critical operational leadership role responsible for leading purchasing, raw material procurement, supplier relationships, inventory strategy, and supply chain execution across its multi-site manufacturing platform. Reporting directly to the COO, this executive will combine strategic thinking with a highly hands-on leadership approach, driving purchasing excellence, supplier performance, cost reduction, and continuous improvement while strengthening enterprise supply chain capabilities.

Success in this role requires balancing long-term strategy with a willingness to personally engage in the day-to-day realities of a lean, fast-paced manufacturing organization.

• Lead enterprise purchasing and supply chain operations while driving continuous improvement across the manufacturing network.
• Own raw material procurement, including steel and related metals, and personally lead mill and service center negotiations.
• Strengthen purchasing discipline, supplier performance, inventory management, and working capital across the organization.
• Partner closely with Operations, Sales, Finance, and plant leadership to improve material flow, production support, and supply chain execution.
• Build and develop the purchasing and supply chain organization, strengthening talent, processes, and accountability.
• Drive practical improvements in logistics, transportation, planning, and supply chain performance.
• Partner closely with the COO and executive leadership team to drive purchasing excellence, operational performance, and enterprise-wide cost improvements.

• 10+ years of progressive supply chain or procurement leadership experience within manufacturing environments, including multi-site operations.
• Direct, hands-on experience purchasing steel or related metals, with demonstrated success negotiating mill and service center contracts in commodity-driven markets.
• Demonstrated success leading in lean manufacturing environments where hands-on leadership, adaptability, and operational execution are essential.
• Comfort personally engaging in purchasing, supplier negotiations, and day-to-day operational problem solving rather than leading exclusively through large teams.
• Experience building, assessing, and leading supply chain teams through periods of change, growth, and increasing complexity.
• Strong analytical and operational discipline, with comfort leveraging data, forecasting tools, and business intelligence to inform decision-making.
• Decisive, credible leadership style with the ability to influence across functions and locations.
• Hands‑on, visible leadership approach with comfort traveling extensively across manufacturing facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.

A competitive compensation package will be developed for the successful candidate, including base salary, performance‑based incentive, and comprehensive benefits.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in MS Word format, to Derek Bush  A fully detailed, formal specification will be sent to “top‑level,” qualified candidates.