Lead development and execution of category strategies aligned to business priorities
Deliver cost improvement (CIP) to meet margin expansion goals
Translate long‑term business requirements into actionable procurement strategies
Drive competitive advantage through innovation, cost, and supplier capability development
Own relationships with strategic suppliers, including executive-level engagement
Drive supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and innovation
Lead contract strategy, negotiations, and ongoing performance management
Strengthen supplier partnerships to improve end-to-end value delivery
Act as a strategic partner to SV stakeholders (Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Engineering)
Align procurement strategies with demand, NPI, and lifecycle needs
Ensure delivery of financial, operational, and growth commitments
Lead supplier reliability and risk management programs
Conduct structured assessments across multi-tier supply chains
Proactively identify and mitigate risks impacting continuity of supply and financial performance
Escalate critical risks to senior leadership with clear mitigation actions
Lead and develop a high-performing team (direct reports as applicable)
Influence global and cross-functional stakeholders
Build organizational capability across strategy, negotiation, and supplier management

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Science, preferably complemented by other Master’s qualification
Demonstrated success in: Strategic sourcing and category management
Supplier relationship management (SRM)
Financial value delivery and negotiation
Minimum 8-10 years of relevant work experience

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short
and long-term disability
business accident insurance
group legal insurance
consolidated retirement plan (pension)
savings plan (401(k))
long-term incentive program
time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year,Sick time
40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year, Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year, Work, Personal and Family Time
up to 40 hours per calendar year, Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child, Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member, Caregiver Leave – 10 days, Volunteer Leave – 4 days, Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours

Senior Manager, Vision Supply Chain Procurement

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