VP of Supply Chain

Integrated Power Services

About The Position

IPS is built on a foundation of strong leadership, guided by our shared values of safety, accountability, integrity, teamwork, entrepreneurial spirit, and customer-focus. As a senior leader at IPS, you’ll be able to shape strategic initiatives, inspire teams, and influence the future of our organization. At IPS, we compete in the high growth aftermarket services aligned to the megatrends of electrification, energy transition, and North American manufacturing reshoring, where innovation, curiosity, and adaptability are crucial to our sales approach. We are looking for servant leaders who are action-oriented and committed to delivering unmatched customer and employee experience. Your leadership will drive transformative projects, redefine industry standards, and leave a lasting legacy in an industry where market leadership is being formed. At IPS, you will find a platform for high potential growth, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you’re ready to lead with vision and inspire innovation, apply now and become a key player in our journey to redefine success!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred)
10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience
Multi-site or regional leadership experience
Strong ERP/MRP system experience
Proven track record of cost reduction and supplier consolidation

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial services, manufacturing, or electromechanical repair preferred
Motor rewind and repair operations
Generator field service projects
Transformer remanufacturing or rehabilitation
Industrial services or rotating equipment environments
Project-based and outage-driven supply chains

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a multi-year supply chain roadmap aligned with company growth and operational strategy.
Standardize procurement, planning, and inventory management practices across regions.
Lead centralization initiatives (strategic sourcing, category management, national contracts, part numbering).
Establish supplier risk mitigation and continuity planning frameworks.
Assessment of company internal manufacturing against other internal sites and external opportunities.
Framework and governance model to ensure all are compliant with systems and approvals.
Lead and mentor Regional Supply Chain Managers across multiple repair facilities.
Create accountability through KPIs and performance dashboards.
Drive cross-regional collaboration and best practice sharing.
Conduct quarterly business reviews with regional teams.
Develop preferred supplier networks for: Copper wire, magnet wire, insulation systems (VPI, B-stage, etc.) Core steel and laminations Bearings, mechanical components Transformer components (cores, bushings, oil, radiators) Subcontracted machining and fabrication
Negotiate enterprise-level agreements to reduce cost and improve service levels.
Implement supplier scorecards and performance reviews.
Deploy engineering and quality teams for supplier qualification and should cost analysis of product.
Drive improvements in: Inventory turns Obsolescence reduction Excess and slow-moving inventory management
Safety stock optimization for customers and spare parts assessment to support operations.
Align forecasting processes and supplier agreements/pricings with operations and sales pipelines.
Implement standardized ERP/MRP planning practices across regions.
Ensure material availability for fast-turn repairs and emergency outage support.
Support large field service projects with coordinated material logistics.
Develop rapid-response sourcing models for outage and shutdown work.
Balance job-specific procurement with stocked program materials.
Lead ERP supply chain module optimization.
Drive data accuracy (BOMs, item masters, vendor files).
Implement digital procurement tools and supplier portals.
Standardize purchasing approval workflows.
Own corporate supply chain budget.
Deliver year-over-year cost savings targets.
Monitor PPV (purchase price variance).
Provide executive-level reporting on: Cost reduction initiatives Supplier performance Risk exposure Working capital performance