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xNorth - Executive Interim Management
We are seeking an experienced Interim Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager to support the transformation of one of our clients, a leading international industrial manufacturing company, at its North American manufacturing facility.
This is a high-impact interim assignment for a hands-on leader who can quickly stabilize supply chain operations, strengthen procurement performance, and drive operational improvements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Supply Chain Leadership
Lead all purchasing, sourcing, materials planning, and inventory management activities.
Ensure uninterrupted material supply to support production schedules.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
Improve inventory accuracy, inventory turns, and working capital performance.
Procurement & Supplier Management
Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance.
Negotiate commercial agreements and supplier contracts.
Resolve supplier delivery, quality, and capacity issues.
Develop sourcing strategies to improve cost, quality, and service.
Identify and deliver procurement savings opportunities.
Operations & Planning
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Planning, Finance, and Quality teams.
Improve forecasting, demand planning, and material requirements planning (MRP).
Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
Monitor and improve supply chain KPIs.
Team Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop the purchasing and supply chain team.
Set priorities and performance expectations.
Foster accountability and continuous improvement.
Continuous Improvement
Conduct a rapid operational assessment.
Develop and execute short-term improvement plans.
Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide regular progress updates to leadership.
Minimum 10 years' experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Operations leadership.
Proven experience within a manufacturing environment.
Background in industrial machinery, automotive, engineered products, or heavy equipment is preferred.
Strong supplier negotiation and contract management experience.
Demonstrated success leading operational improvements and managing change.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related discipline.
Previous interim management, turnaround, or transformation experience.
Experience working within an international manufacturing organization.
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