VP, Global Sourcing

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Milliken & Company, a global leader in innovation across chemicals, healthcare, textiles, and flooring, is seeking a visionary Vice President of Global Sourcing. This executive will spearhead the establishment of a centralized sourcing strategy, ensure best practices and standardization while maintaining a high level of customer focus. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership capabilities, strategic acumen, and a proven track record in global sourcing and procurement. This new position reports directly to the Executive Vice President, Operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership:

• • Develop and implement a comprehensive global sourcing strategy across all of Milliken: chemical, healthcare, textile, and flooring.
  • Align sourcing objectives with overall company goals, driving cost efficiencies, quality improvements, and innovation.

Centralization and Standardization:

• • • Establish a centralized sourcing function to standardize processes, policies, and procedures.
    • Implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency and sourcing effectiveness.

Vendor Management:

• • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors globally.
  • Negotiate and manage contracts to ensure optimal terms and conditions, mitigating risks and enhancing value.

Operational Excellence:

• • Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the sourcing function.
  • Monitor market trends, supply chain risks, and opportunities to proactively adjust sourcing strategies.

Team Leadership:

• • Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing global sourcing team.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative culture, empowering team members to achieve their best.

Customer Focus:

• • Ensure sourcing strategies align with customer needs and expectations.
  • Drive initiatives focused on delivering superior customer value and satisfaction.

Financial Management:

• • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for the sourcing function.
  • Ensure financial targets are met, optimizing cost savings and ROI.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with significant leadership experience
  • With at least 5 years in a Global Sourcing role 
• Proven experience in developing and implementing sourcing strategies in a complex, multi-divisional organization.
• Strong knowledge of best practices in sourcing and procurement, vendor management, contract negotiation, and risk mitigation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a global environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

QUALIFICATIONS – PREFFERED

• Experience in the chemicals, healthcare, textiles, or flooring industries is highly desirable.

• Advanced degree (MBA)

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:

• Setting Strategy: Exceptional strategic thinking and ability to develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Executing Results: Proven track record of achieving significant results through effective execution of strategies and plans.
• Relationship and Influence: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships, influence stakeholders, and drive collaboration.
• Leading Teams: Effective leadership and team-building skills, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of global sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management, with the ability to drive business growth and profitability.

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Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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