MSM North America · 17 hours ago
Vice President Supply Chain and Contracts
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expMSM North America is seeking a Vice President of Supply Chain & Contracts to oversee the end-to-end supply chain function and enterprise contract management. This senior operational leader will ensure effective sourcing, procurement, supplier relationships, and compliance with contractual obligations, driving cost optimization and risk mitigation across the organization.
IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations, including sourcing, procurement, supplier management, logistics, materials planning and inventory management
Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support operational performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
Establish sourcing strategies, supplier segmentation, and make/buy frameworks aligned with business and program needs
Drive supplier performance management, including quality, delivery, cost, and risk metrics
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source dependencies, capacity constraints, and geopolitical or regulatory exposure
Oversee the negotiation of supply chain and contract terms and conditions, ensuring adherence to corporate contracting policies, regulatory requirements, and approved risk positions
Provide executive oversight of contract lifecycle management, including proposal support, negotiation, execution, administration, and closeout
Ensure contracts are structured and managed to protect the company's financial and operational interests
Partner with Legal and Finance to support contract reviews, risk assessments, and compliance requirements
Oversee contract change management, claims resolution, and performance monitoring
Support contracts associated with regulated work and sensitive operations, ensuring appropriate controls and governance
Collaborate with Finance and Operations to align supply chain and contract strategies with margin targets and financial forecasts
Support cost modeling, pricing inputs, and terms during proposal and negotiation phases
Drive working capital optimization through inventory strategy, payment terms, and supplier agreements
Monitor and report on cost drivers, contract exposure, and financial risk
Ensure supply chain and contract activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and internal policies
Establish governance frameworks, approval authorities, and internal controls for procurement and contracts
Support audits, internal reviews, and customer inquiries related to supply chain or contractual performance
Proactively identify and escalate risks related to supplier performance, contract compliance, or operational execution
Serve as a cross-functional leader partnering with operations, engineering, program management, legal, finance, and business leadership
Build, lead, and develop high-performing supply chain and contracts teams
Establish KPIs and dashboards to track supplier performance, contract execution, cost savings, and risk exposure
Provide regular reporting and insights to executive leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field required
15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, contracts, or operations leadership including a Defense Contracting environment
Demonstrated experience overseeing complex supply chains and contract portfolios
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
Strong understanding of supply chain operations, procurement strategy, and contract management
Commercial acumen with the ability to balance cost, risk, and performance
Experience negotiating and managing complex supplier and customer contracts
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Executive-level communication and leadership presence
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience operating in regulated or contract-driven environments preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k Match
Company
MSM North America
MSM North America is a manufacturer and supplier of tank protection systems, radar systems, and air traffic control towers.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase