Position Overview

Ovivo is seeking a dynamic Supply Chain and Procurement Manager to lead the supply chain and procurement operations for our Municipal/Industrial/PFAS division in the United States. This hands-on leadership role will drive transformation and optimization of supply chain processes, ensuring operational excellence, cost efficiency, and alignment with Ovivo's commitment to delivering high-quality water treatment solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in supply chain management, excellent analytical and leadership skills, and a proven ability to drive process improvements.

Joining Ovivo means being part of a global team of innovative and passionate professionals who are committed to preserving water, our planet's most critical resource. It also means combining our efforts and talents towards a more sustainable future - together.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy to support the Division, focusing on profitability, efficiency, and sustainability. In conjunction with this Divisional strategy, also develop and implement supply chain strategies on a product line basis as necessary.
• Supply Chain Management: Oversee procurement, inventory management, warehousing, supplier relationships, logistics, and distribution to ensure seamless operations and timely delivery of equipment and systems.
• Process Optimization: Identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable process improvements to enhance supply chain and procurement performance, reduce costs, and improve delivery timelines.
• Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring high-quality materials and components that meet Ovivo's rigorous standards for water treatment solutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, production, project management, and sales teams to align supply chain activities with project demands and customer requirements.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and address supply chain risks, including disruptions, inventory levels, cost fluctuations, international trade concerns, and regulatory compliance. Develop alternative suppliers and contingency plans as necessary.
• Sustainability Focus: Integrate sustainable practices into supply chain operations, aligning with Ovivo's commitment to environmental responsibility.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize analytics and KPIs to monitor performance, drive continuous improvement, and report on supply chain and procurement metrics to senior management.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain and procurement team, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
• Compliance and Quality: Ensure supply chain and procurement processes comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and Ovivo's quality management system. Conduct regular audits and assessments of suppliers and provide summaries to key stakeholders.

Required Skills and Competencies

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain management, preferably in industrial manufacturing-oriented businesses
• Strong negotiation skills for dealing with suppliers and vendors while ensuring favorable terms.
• Effective leadership skills to manage teams, resolve conflicts, and drive performance.
• Proven track record of optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, inventory management, and logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to drive operational improvements.
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as it pertains to supply chain activities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Knowledge of municipal and industrial water treatment equipment and technologies is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically, with occasional international travel.
• Commitment to Ovivo's core values of ownership, integrity, expertise, teamwork, innovation, and sustainability.

Educational and Professional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (required); Master's degree preferred
• APICS or ISM Certification(s) are a strong plus. (CSCP, CPIM, CPSM)

WHAT WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER

At Ovivo, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. We value work-life balance and strive to provide an engaging work environment along with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities. We offer a hybrid work environment - while most of your time will be spent in the office, you'll be equipped to work between the office and remotely.

Benefits - all full-time employees are eligible for Ovivo's generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• 401k Match of 4%
• Parental Leave
• Company paid life insurance along with company paid short and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays
• Three weeks of PTO per year (prorated based on start date)
• Roll over of 64 PTO hours to the following year
• Sixteen personal hours hire date determines number of personal hours for the first year
• Days off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day - paid by the company with no impact to PTO balance.
• Profit sharing

At Ovivo we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.

Dive in - Apply Today! Let's change the future of water together.

About Ovivo

Ovivo is a global provider of equipment, technology, and systems producing among the purest water and treating some of the most challenging wastewater in the industry. Ovivo is a powerful global brand with renowned trademarks, possessing more than 150 years of expertise and references in water treatment, supported by its proprietary products, advanced technologies, and extensive system integration knowhow. Ovivo delivers conventional to highly technological water treatment solutions for the industrial and municipal markets and leverages its large installed base of equipment around the world to offer parts and services to its customers. Ovivo is dedicated to innovation in an industry that is in constant evolution and offers water treatment solutions that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable.

Visit our website to learn more about Ovivo : https://careers.ovivowater.com/