Vice President of Procurement

Job overview

The Vice President of Procurement is an onsite, full-time role in Cincinnati, OH. Compensation is not specified. First Student safely transports more than five million students and passengers each day. The role leads procurement across three North American operating companies and supports their business goals through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost control. It establishes supply-chain policies, metrics, and initiatives while ensuring procurement serves operational and stakeholder needs.

What you'll do

• Lead procurement, supplier development, sourcing, collaboration, and strategy execution
• partner with operating company presidents and CFOs on strategic initiatives
• develop supplier relationships and supply-chain strategies focused on cost, delivery, and quality
• set procurement metrics, goals, and rewards
• support stakeholders and customer service
• direct supply-chain policies and initiatives
• achieve cost avoidance, containment, and reduction objectives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

vice president of procurement

cincinnati oh

first student

procurement leadership

strategic sourcing

supplier management

supply chain

cost control

transportation

financial operations

10–20% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role spans three operating companies and more than $2 billion in annual expenditures, with an expected 10–20% domestic and international travel as required.

About the employer

First Student is hiring for this role. Industry: School and Employee Bus Transportation. Sector: 48.