E2E2 — Senior Director (Executive)
Vice President, Supply Chain (Medium Complexity)
Leads a supply chain function of moderate complexity (e.g. multiple sites or a region). Assumes broader responsibilities than E1. May have E1-level subordinates in addition to Directors. Typically reports to a group or corporate operations head.
What this level means
Senior executive director leading multiple functions or a major area.
- Scope
- Multiple functions or a major area
- Autonomy
- Owns area-level strategy
- Complexity
- Multi-function strategy and risk
- Impact
- Major-area outcomes
- Decision rights
- Owns strategy and resourcing across functions
- Leadership
- Leads function leaders
- Typical experience
- 14–20 yrs
What you'd do
- Establish a cross-functional S&OP process across multiple sites or a division.
- Take on broader strategic sourcing, perhaps leading a regional or divisional procurement strategy.
- Handle a portfolio of external partners, setting up governance for multiple CDMOs across product lines.
- Establish cross-functional S&OP processes.
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Manage external partner portfolios.
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Cross-functional S&OP management
- Strategic sourcing
- Governance setup
- Regional procurement strategy
- Partner management
- S&OP processes
- Strategic sourcing techniques
- Governance frameworks
- Regional supply chain management
- Partner relationship management
- Strategic Thinking
- Collaboration & Influence
What good looks like
- 15–18+ years experience with significant leadership tenure (7+ years managing teams)
- Advanced degrees (MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain/Operations) preferred
Common titles
Senior Director, Vice President of Supply ChainVice President, Supply Chain
What it pays
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.
O*NET / SOC: 13-0000 — Business & Financial Operations Occupations (inferred)