VP, Procurement

Vice President, Procurement

Location:

Miamisburg, OH | Onsite

We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures, and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We have grown over 440 percent in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future.

You will own material availability and procurement strategy for a rapidly scaling manufacturing business serving the data center market. This role is critical to keeping production lines running while building the procurement systems, supplier relationships, and team required to support sustained growth.

You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, inventory strategy, and procurement execution across a complex manufacturing footprint with limited systems and evolving processes. Success in this role is measured by line continuity, inventory health, lead time reduction, cost discipline, and the strength of the procurement organization you build.

• Own end to end procurement strategy and execution across Accelevation manufacturing operations
• Ensure uninterrupted material flow to support aggressive production schedules and growth targets
• Build, lead, and scale a high performing procurement organization aligned to business needs
• Define clear ownership across strategic sourcing, tactical purchasing, planning, and expediting
• Establish KPIs and accountability tied to material availability, lead times, cost, and supplier performance
• Serve as the executive escalation point for material shortages impacting OTIF, revenue, or customer delivery
• Lead sourcing strategy for data center power components including breakers, panels, switch gear, and electrical enclosures
• Negotiate supplier agreements that address capacity commitments, lead time reliability, and cost management
• Reduce single source risk while maintaining speed, quality, and execution velocity
• Own inventory strategy balancing availability, working capital, and risk
• Improve inventory accuracy, turns, and aging without compromising production continuity
• Introduce forecasting and demand planning discipline appropriate for a fast scaling environment
• Build pragmatic procurement processes that operate effectively ahead of full ERP maturity
• Identify system gaps and partner cross functionally on ERP and planning tool roadmaps
• Operate as a manufacturing leader, not a transactional buyer
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Finance
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes with minimal disruption to production

• 12 or more years of progressive procurement or supply chain leadership experience
• Experience supporting businesses at or approaching 1B dollars in revenue
• Senior leadership experience in manufacturing, ideally complex or engineered to order environments
• Proven success operating in high growth, low process environments
• Demonstrated ability to build teams, systems, and structure from the ground up
• Strong judgment and comfort operating in ambiguity

• Experience in power infrastructure, electrical equipment, or data center manufacturing
• Background in long lead time and constrained supply markets
• Hands on experience implementing procurement discipline ahead of full ERP maturity
• Track record of improving availability without excessive inventory build
• Competitive salary and performance based bonus
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Collaborative, high energy, onsite workplace

• Safety:
  We proactively protect our people and environment
• Inclusion:
  We respect and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgrounds
• Speed:
  We move fast, act decisively, and stay agile
• Innovation:
  We challenge assumptions and simplify processes
• Judgment:
  We make sound decisions with the business in mind
• Accountability:
  We take ownership and deliver results

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Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values — we build teams that celebrate and embrace diversity, fostering a culture of respect for all. As part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check and use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.