Chief Procurement Officer

Advanced Manufacturing
United State (Remote)
January 7, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Role Overview

Procurement is a strategic engine within our enterprise, driving cost discipline, supplier innovation, risk resilience, and long-term value creation. As the organization continues to scale globally, the Chief Procurement Officer plays a central role in shaping how we source, partner, negotiate, and invest across a complex, international supplier ecosystem.

This executive role leads all aspects of procurement strategy, including global sourcing, supplier governance, contract optimization, cost transformation, ESG-aligned procurement, and digital modernization of purchasing operations. The CPO partners directly with the Executive Leadership Team to align procurement decisions with enterprise growth, operational excellence, and long-range financial objectives.

The position requires a seasoned leader who combines strategic vision with operational rigor, capable of transforming procurement into a competitive advantage across technology, manufacturing, and service environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Define and execute a global procurement strategy aligned with enterprise objectives, growth initiatives, and operational priorities.

  • Lead sourcing, category management, supplier negotiations, and contract governance across direct and indirect spend.

  • Build resilient, diversified supplier networks to mitigate risk, ensure continuity, and support global operations.

  • Oversee procurement transformation initiatives, including the implementation of digital tools, analytics, automation, and process optimization.

  • Drive cost-management programs while balancing quality, innovation, and supplier collaboration.

  • Establish procurement governance frameworks, compliance standards, and ethical sourcing practices.

  • Partner with Operations, Finance, Legal, Technology, and Sustainability leaders to align procurement decisions across the enterprise.

  • Lead executive-level supplier relationships and strategic partnerships.

  • Provide procurement insights, forecasts, and recommendations to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.

  • Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing global procurement organization.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or operations.

  • Proven experience operating at executive or enterprise leadership levels within global organizations.

  • Strong background in technology, manufacturing, industrial, or complex services environments.

  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale procurement transformations and cost optimization initiatives.

  • Deep understanding of global sourcing, supplier risk management, contract negotiation, and governance models.

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.

  • Experience working across international markets and multi-region supplier ecosystems.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

  • Strategic, systems-level thinker with strong commercial and financial acumen.

  • Confident executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and external partners.

  • Data-driven decision-maker with a disciplined approach to risk and value creation.

  • Strong negotiator capable of balancing partnership, performance, and accountability.

  • Change-oriented leader with experience driving transformation in complex organizations.

  • High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical sourcing and governance.

Strategic Support

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, COO, and Executive Leadership Team.

  • Support enterprise strategy through procurement insights, cost modeling, and supplier intelligence.

  • Partner with Finance to align procurement strategy with budgeting, forecasting, and margin objectives.

  • Collaborate with Sustainability and ESG leaders to integrate responsible sourcing practices.

  • Provide executive-level reporting on procurement performance, supplier risk, and market trends.

Working Conditions

  • Remote executive role with periodic travel for supplier engagements, leadership meetings, and global operations reviews.

  • Collaboration across multiple time zones and international markets.

  • High-visibility leadership position with accountability for enterprise-wide financial and operational outcomes.

  • Fast-paced, transformation-focused environment requiring adaptability and decisiveness.

Job Function

  • Lead enterprise procurement strategy and execution.

  • Optimize supplier performance, cost structures, and sourcing models.

  • Strengthen global supply resilience and operational efficiency.

  • Elevate procurement as a strategic, value-generating function across the organization.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $327,000 – $410,000

  • Executive annual performance bonus

  • Long-term incentive programs (equity or performance-based awards)

  • Comprehensive executive benefits package, including:

    • Health, dental, and vision coverage

    • Retirement and long-term savings plans

    • Executive-level PTO and flexible work arrangements

    • Leadership development and executive coaching

    • Wellness, mental health, and resilience programs

    • Remote-work technology and travel support

Why Join Us

  • Influence enterprise-level decisions with global impact.

  • Lead procurement transformation at scale within a complex, international organization.

  • Partner directly with senior executives on strategy, growth, and operational excellence.

  • Operate in a modern, forward-thinking environment where procurement is viewed as a strategic advantage.

  • Long-term career pathways into broader enterprise leadership and C-suite roles.