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TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries) · 8 hours ago

VP, Strategic Sourcing North America

TERREPOWER is a leader in sustainable manufacturing, driving the circular economy by extending the life of essential products in the automotive and industrial markets. The VP, Strategic Sourcing will oversee supplier partnerships, cost optimization, and category management, serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership and leading sourcing teams across North America and internationally.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies across aftermarket product categories, including automotive, industrial, and sustainable energy components
Build resilient, cost-effective supply networks that align with TERREPOWER’s goals
Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, quality standards, and on-time delivery
Negotiate complex contracts and long-term agreements with key suppliers and aftermarket distributors
Implement category management frameworks to optimize spending, reduce cost of goods sold, and enhance supplier innovation
Partner with Finance and Operations to track savings, productivity, and ROI from sourcing initiatives
Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to support new product introduction and aftermarket program launches
Ensure sourcing aligns with product roadmaps and customer requirements
Lead and mentor the North American sourcing team, instilling a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance excellence
Drive organizational effectiveness and talent development within the sourcing function

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupplier negotiationCategory managementFinancial acumenAutomotive aftermarket experienceRemanufacturing knowledgeBilingual (Spanish)Leadership skillsStakeholder managementChange managementCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field required
15+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, supply chain, or procurement, with at least 7+ years at a senior leadership level
Proven experience in the automotive aftermarket and/or remanufacturing industry is required
Strong record of negotiating contracts, managing multi-million-dollar spend, and delivering value on a complex supply base
Demonstrated ability to lead transformation, drive change, and influence at the executive level
Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
Strong financial and analytical acumen with a proven ability to link sourcing decisions to overall business outcomes
Experience overseeing maquiladora (IMMEX) manufacturing operations in Mexico
Ability to travel 25% of the time

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
Deep knowledge of remanufacturing processes, core recovery programs, and reverse logistics preferred
Must be bilingual, with Spanish strongly preferred

Benefits

Purpose-Driven Work
Innovative Mindset
Global Reach, Local Impact
Growth & Development
A Culture of Collaboration

Company

TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries)

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TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries) is a global leader in sustainable manufacturing, serving the automotive and industrial markets.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2022-05-19Acquired

Leadership Team

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Duncan Gillis
Chief Executive Officer
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Michael Boe
President TERREPOWER Europe
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