Vice President - Supply Chain in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania at Rotating Machinery Svcs Inc

The Vice President of Supply Chain is responsible for developing and executing the sourcing and supplier strategy for Rotating Machinery Services. This role leads procurement and supplier management activities supporting the company’s engineered repair, manufacturing, and aftermarket services businesses. RMS operates in an engineered-to-order industrial environment supporting turbomachinery and rotating equipment used in critical infrastructure industries. The supply chain supports complex repair and manufacturing projects that rely on specialized suppliers for components such as castings, forgings, machined components, coatings, and specialty materials. The Vice President of Supply Chain will lead supplier strategy, drive cost and lead-time improvements, strengthen supplier performance, and mitigate supply chain risk. This role works closely with Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure reliable supply for complex repair and manufacturing projects. The Vice President of Supply Chain will build and lead a high-performing sourcing organization while developing supplier partnerships that support the company’s operational performance and financial objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Strategic sourcing and supplier management

· Supplier relationship development

· Cost reduction and margin improvement

· Supply chain risk management

· Supplier quality and delivery performance

· Procurement process development and continuous improvement

· Cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develop and execute the company’s global sourcing and supplier strategy aligned with operational and financial objectives.

· Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships for key commodities including castings, forgings, machined components, coatings, and specialty materials.

· Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers including pricing, terms, capacity agreements, and long-term partnerships.

· Drive year-over-year cost improvement initiatives while maintaining high levels of supplier quality and delivery performance.

· Develop supplier performance metrics including cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and technical capability.

· Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including capacity constraints, supplier concentration, and market volatility.

· Develop contingency sourcing strategies for critical materials and components.

· Partner with engineering and operations teams to support complex repair projects, new product development, and supplier qualification.

· Improve procurement processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to increase visibility into supplier performance and sourcing activity.

· Build and lead a high-performing sourcing and procurement team.

· Support operational planning and supplier capacity alignment to ensure reliable delivery for engineered orders.

· Provide executive leadership with visibility into supplier performance, sourcing strategy, and supply chain risks.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

· Supplier on-time delivery performance

· Cost reduction and margin improvement initiatives

· Lead time reduction for critical components

· Supplier quality performance

· Supply chain risk mitigation and continuity of supply

· Development of a strong and capable supplier network

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

· Strong understanding of industrial supply chains including castings, forgings, machining, coatings, and specialty materials.

· Experience managing sourcing and supplier relationships in an industrial manufacturing or engineered equipment environment.

· Demonstrated success negotiating complex supply agreements and driving cost reduction initiatives.

· Strong leadership and organizational management skills.

· Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, operations, and commercial teams.

· Strong financial and business acumen.

· Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field required. Minimum of 10–15 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, including significant leadership responsibility. Experience in industrial manufacturing, turbomachinery, rotating equipment, or engineered equipment environments strongly preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

· Supply Chain / Procurement Team

· Commodity Managers / Buyers

· Supplier Development (if applicable)

OTHER INFORMATION

Travel expected approximately 10–20% to suppliers and company facilities.

Authorized to work in the United States.

Must possess a valid Driver's License.

Subject to background screening and pre-employment drug testing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employee may be required to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time. Occasional walking through manufacturing facilities and supplier locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will primarily operate in an office environment but will require interaction with manufacturing operations. When entering shop areas, appropriate PPE must be worn due to machining operations and industrial equipment.