Vice President- Supply Chain

A Confidential Company

 A North Jersey–based ingredients company is seeking an experienced Vice President, Supply Chain to lead sourcing, procurement, and supply chain strategy across a specialized personal care and beauty ingredients portfolio. This on-site role requires a leader who can drive strategy while staying deeply engaged in operational execution, supplier management, and problem-solving.

• Build and execute a multi-year sourcing and supplier strategy for raw materials.
• Govern high-impact vendor negotiations and manage key supplier relationships.
• Implement procurement best practices, contract standards, and compliance processes.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of supply chain and procurement professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee purchase order accuracy and procurement operations.
• Develop metrics to monitor vendor performance, delivery, quality, and pricing.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives, market analysis, and forecasting.
• Manage department budgets and guide a high-performing supply chain team.

• 15+ years’ progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply planning; experience in beauty, personal care ingredients, chemicals, or related sectors strongly preferred.
• BA/BS required; MBA or APICS certification a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on operational levels.
• Proven leadership driving organizational change and supplier optimization.
• Strong executive communication skills and analytical capability.
• Ability to work on-site in North Jersey; approx. 10% travel.

Position Salary:

140k-160k

Effective 06/1/2025 NJ passed a Pay Transparency Law which requires NJ based hiring to include a compensation range on each job posting. This compensation range is presented in good faith for candidates that are hired in these roles will be presented a salary within the range stated on the job posting.

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