Assistant Vice President of Purchasing

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title :  Assistant Vice President, Purchasing

Location :  Onsite | Charlotte, NC

Compensation :  $190,000 – $220,000 base + bonus

Employment Type :  Full-time

Position Summary :

A rapidly expanding national service organization is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Assistant Vice President of Purchasing to lead both direct and indirect procurement operations. This role drives standardization, compliance, and cost optimization across a distributed networkensuring purchasing practices align with financial goals and operational needs. The ideal candidate is a data-driven leader who can scale processes, elevate team performance, and build strong internal and supplier partnerships.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and develop a high-performing team of direct and indirect buyers, ensuring alignment with company-wide priorities

Oversee sourcing and procurement across materials, services, and equipment categories, including fleet parts, consumables, uniforms, IT, and facilities

Establish and enforce purchasing standards, controls, and audit-ready procedures to drive consistency and compliance

Own vendor strategy—selection, performance management, and contract adherence across national and local suppliers

Leverage analytics and reporting tools to monitor spend, track KPIs, and identify savings opportunities

Partner on digital transformation efforts, advancing automation, catalog management, and purchasing workflows

Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and supply chain leadership to ensure purchasing strategy supports business objectives

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field

8+ years of progressive procurement or purchasing experience, including 3+ years in leadership roles

Demonstrated success in vendor management, sourcing strategy, and process improvement

Proven track record of delivering cost savings and operational efficiency

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Industry experience in fleet services, logistics, automotive, or related sectors strongly preferred

Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems; familiarity with analytics tools such as DOMO or Power BI

Salary & Benefits :

Base salary : $190,000 – $220,000 + bonus

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement program

Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave

Professional development and certification support

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