Interim Executive Advisor, Supply Chain Management

IMMEDIATE INTERIM OPPORTUNITY

Interim Executive Advisor, Supply Chain Management

Reports: Chief Financial Officer

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Windsor, Ontario

Hybrid (Accommodation Provided)

Our client, a well‑established manufacturing organization, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Interim Executive Advisor, Supply Chain Management, to join its leadership team. This role is responsible for driving strategic sourcing initiatives, managing third‑party spend, and building best‑in‑class vendor management practices. The Interim will also oversee critical supply chain functions, including cross‑border operations and ISO compliance. This is a pivotal leadership role for a strategic thinker and hands‑on leader who can streamline operations, strengthen supplier partnerships, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing:

• Develop and implement robust strategies for sourcing high-quality raw materials.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure a stable supply chain and negotiate favorable terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with the Production and Engineering teams to identify innovative and cost- effective sourcing solutions.
• Stay abreast of market trends, pricing fluctuations, and technological advancements in metal sourcing.

Managing Third-Party Spend:

• Analyze, evaluate, and optimize third-party expenditures to reduce costs and improve overall operational efficiency; seek opportunities for vendor rationalization and consolidation of spend across the organization.
• Implement rigorous vendor performance programs and measurement systems to ensure quality, delivery, and cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with third-party suppliers to secure favorable terms and foster long-term partnerships. (Categories include Maintenance, Dyes, Packaging, Heat/Hydro for example).
• Continuously assess market dynamics to identify potential cost-saving opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.

Optimizing Best-in-Class Vendor Management:

• Develop and implement vendor management best practices to enhance collaboration, communication, and performance evaluation.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to measure vendor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of supplier collaboration, innovation, and mutual growth through effective vendor relationship management, and ensure business units across the organization are leveraging suppliers effectively.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve vendor-related issues promptly and efficiently, ensuring minimal disruptions to the supply chain.

Materials Management:

• Work with Materials Management colleagues to build strategic initiatives for efficient materials management within the company, optimizing materials lifecycle and processes.
• Collaborate with operations teams to identify and implement measures to reduce and maximize scrap in production processes, to ensure maximization of scrap metal value.
• Optimization of the outgoing freight and reverse logistics processes, work closely with logistics partners to optimize shipments, reduce costs, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards in materials management practices.
• Integrate sustainability principles into materials management strategies, contributing to the company's commitment to environmental responsibility.

Other Supply Chain Functions:

• Oversee cross-border operations, managing customs regulations, tariffs, and international logistics to ensure seamless global supply chain operations.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and other relevant regulations, implementing processes and controls to maintain certification and uphold quality standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain, staying abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, and other teams, to optimize supply chain processes and drive organizational growth.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the supply chain team, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Experience & Background

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with a focus on strategic sourcing and vendor management, preferably in metal manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering – materials science/metallurgy, mechanical, or related field.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex supply chain operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation, statistical analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership abilities, with a focus on team development and collaboration.
• In-depth knowledge of international trade regulations, customs procedures, and ISO standards.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization.

PLEASE SEND YOUR CV (AS A WORD DOC) TO: Interim.Applications@LHHknightsbridge.com (Subject: Job Title)

LHH Knightsbridge Interim Management is a service to help our clients address a wide range of scenarios including leadership support due to sudden departures, driving key change initiatives or leading transformation projects. Our interim executives step in with minimal downtime to meet specific objectives and deliver results. All have held senior positions in the past and have now chosen to offer their unique depth and breadth of experience to organizations on a limited engagement basis.

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April 2026