VP, Global Procurement

The Vice President of Global Procurement provides strategic leadership and hands-on engagement across the Procurement function to lead Strategic Sourcing, Commodities Management, and Plant Purchasing Performance. Reporting to the Vice President, Global Supply Chain & Operations Support, this person has primary accountability for the financial performance of the Global Procurement support function. They will lead a global team of professionals to develop and execute the Procurement functional strategy while influencing the allocation of resources across multiple divisions and regions to ensure supply chain stability.

• Develop and execute strategic plans for the procurement organizational entity, ensuring alignment with broader Global Supply Chain objectives.
• Evaluate key business and organizational challenges within the supply base and direct the development of innovative solutions to mitigate risk.
• Influence and negotiate, internally and externally, with great latitude on outcomes regarding a direct and indirect spend of $1.25B.
• Partner closely with regional business and operations leaders to integrate procurement goals with other businesses across the company to create a competitive advantage.
• Deliver business results including material productivity, working capital reduction, and continuity of supply by influencing resource allocation across multiple divisions.
• Identify and implement sourcing processes to advance efficiencies; direct the development of new solutions that optimize functional performance.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance and corporate social responsibility initiatives across the global supply base.
• Provide leadership of the Procurement function, focusing on recruiting and developing top talent to meet the strategic plans of the organizational entity.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required. MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in sourcing and procurement.
• 10+ years of demonstrated leadership capabilities leading within a global, complex matrix organization.
• Strong global sourcing background with a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing global procurement.
• Materials management experiences either through direct management, projects, or programs.
• Applies in-depth knowledge of how the procurement function integrates with other businesses across the company.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a functional strategy.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage the financial performance of a global support function.
• Highly skilled at influencing and negotiating with great latitude on multi-million-dollar contracts and outcomes.
• Effective communication skills to translate strategy to action for broad employee groups across the organization.
• Proven experience leading and coaching to improve individual and team performance.
• Travel required (30-50%).

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through Clifton Strengths testing and coaching

Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities.