The Vice President of Mechanical Engineering Supply Chain – Valves & Process Equipment will lead and manage the global supply chain strategy, engineering interface, and operational execution for valves and critical process equipment. This leadership role bridges supply chain management with mechanical engineering to optimize the sourcing, production, and delivery of engineered products in the oil & gas, water treatment, petrochemical, and industrial process sectors.
The VP will oversee procurement, supplier development, technical sourcing, inventory planning, and manufacturing logistics, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective delivery of mechanical systems across global operations.
Lead cross-functional collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure optimal design-for-supply for valves and process equipment.
Evaluate engineering specifications, BOMs, and technical drawings to guide procurement and sourcing strategies for mechanical components.
Act as the technical authority on supply chain decisions related to materials, component standardization, valve assembly, and mechanical systems sourcing.
Design and implement an integrated supply chain strategy aligned with engineering requirements and market demands for valves and process equipment.
Oversee procurement, sourcing, logistics, production planning, inventory control, and distribution, ensuring seamless supply flow.
Manage global vendor networks for castings, forgings, actuators, seals, and other specialized components for valve and equipment manufacturing.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce cost, improve lead times, and ensure supply chain resilience.
Develop a robust supplier qualification and performance program, especially for high-spec industrial valve suppliers.
Oversee contract negotiations, SLA agreements, and vendor risk assessments.
Identify and implement supply chain KPIs, metrics, and dashboards for performance monitoring.
Drive LEAN practices, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain organization.
Oversee make vs. buy analysis and support in-sourcing or outsourcing decisions based on technical feasibility and cost.
Collaborate with sales, engineering, and project teams to forecast demand for engineered valve systems and parts.
Ensure alignment of S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) with production and procurement cycles.
Lead development of inventory strategies for long-lead and engineered-to-order components.
Oversee the implementation of advanced ERP/MRP systems and supply chain digitization tools.
Drive data-driven decision-making using supply chain analytics, demand forecasting, and risk modeling.
Champion integration of engineering data (CAD, PLM, PDM) with procurement and production systems.
Build, lead, and mentor a team of supply chain, sourcing, and mechanical engineering professionals.
Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence across all levels of the supply chain team.
Establish succession planning, skills development, and cross-functional training initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Required)
Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering Management, or MBA (Preferred)
15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, sourcing, or operations in the mechanical engineering or industrial equipment sector
At least 5–7 years in executive leadership roles, with responsibility over engineered-to-order products such as valves, pumps, actuators, or process equipment
Proven track record in leading global supply chain teams, multi-site operations, and large CapEx/OpEx budgets
Deep knowledge of valve types (gate, globe, ball, butterfly, check, control), actuation systems, pressure vessels, and piping systems
Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, contract manufacturing, and supplier quality assurance
Familiarity with ASME, API, ISO, PED, and other relevant industry standards
Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor) and PLM/CAD integration
Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making abilities