Vention
Manufacturing
DirectorofProcurement
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“Director of Procurement at Vention. Skills: Procurement, Cost optimization, Supplier management, Negotiation. Lead Vention’s annual cost reduction program. Develop cost reduction roadmaps across key spend categories”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve gross margins; Strengthen supply chain resiliency; Scale procurement operations; Drive measurable business outcomes; Achieve clear savings targets
Industry & Context.
Analytical acumen; Financial acumen
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related technical field, 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or cost engineering within industrial automation, robotics, electronics, or manufacturing environments, Proven track record negotiating complex global multi-million-dollar supply agreements with sophisticated suppliers and contract manufacturers, Analytical and financial acumen, Deep expertise in should-cost modeling across key manufacturing processes, Understanding of global supply markets, commodity pricing dynamics, and manufacturing economics, Experience managing suppliers across North America, Europe, and Asia, Comfortable operating in both strategic and hands-on environments, Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills, Project management and cross-functional leadership capabilities, Comfortable leveraging a broad range of negotiation approaches
What You'll Do.
Lead Vention’s annual cost reduction program
Develop cost reduction roadmaps across key spend categories
Identify and execute cost reduction levers
Partner cross-functionally to embed cost competitiveness into product
Build comprehensive supplier negotiation strategies
Develop should-cost models across key commodities
Establish procurement analytics
and executive reporting mechanisms
Improve and standardize Vention’s Master Supply Agreement framework
Support supplier selection
and annual audit processes
Monitor global commodity pricing trends
Drive procurement process maturity
and operational excellence
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional partnership; Partner with engineering; Partner with finance; Partner with operations; Partner with manufacturing
Communication Scope
Executive presentation
Process & Methodology
Project management, Cross-functional leadership
Full Job Description
Headquartered in Montreal and Berlin, Vention helps manufacturers automate their operations in record time with the only hardware and software AI-powered platform built for the factory floor. Our technology powers over 25,000 machines across 4,000 factories across 5 continents and we have the privilege to work with a significant proportion of Fortune 500 manufacturers, from space rockets, to electrical cars, to robotics. At Vention, you’ll work alongside driven and talented people who care deeply about their craft and the impact they create. We’re a team of high achievers who grow through meaningful work, solving complex challenges, learning fast, and seeing the results of our efforts every day. We move quickly and aim high, but we do it together with care, collaboration, and respect. Our culture celebrates diverse perspectives and supports your growth through intentional development, strong leadership, and opportunities to make a real difference. Vention is seeking an execution-oriented Director of Procurement to lead global supplier management, and cost optimization initiatives across our rapidly growing hardware platform. This role will play a critical part in improving gross margins, strengthening supply chain resiliency, and scaling procurement operations to support Vention’s continued global expansion. The ideal candidate combines a deep technical understanding of manufacturing and industrial components with world-class commercial negotiation capabilities. They are equally comfortable building should-cost models, negotiating complex supplier agreements, analyzing global commodity trends, and partnering cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and operations teams to drive measurable business outcomes. This role requires a hands-on leader capable of operating at both strategic and tactical levels within a fast-paced, high-growth industrial technology environment. Roles & Responsibilities * Lead Vention’s annual cost reduction program in close collaboration
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