Vice President of Sourcing

CarParts.com

. Own the transformation of the collision business to an aggregate negative cash conversion cycle, targeting vendor payment terms to support a 3-turn business .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeLong Beach • California • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in sourcing and procurement, with a focus on vendor negotiations, cost management, and process modernization. Proven ability to build and lead international teams while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

12+ Years Leadership ExperienceP&L AccountabilityVendor Negotiation ExpertiseSourcing Operations ModernizationExperience with 50K+ SKUs

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Hard Skills

SourcingProcurementCost ModelingVendor-Managed InventoryContract NegotiationProcess ModernizationSupply Chain PlanningFreight ConsolidationWorking-Capital ImprovementCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam BuildingNegotiationStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Sourcing SystemsReplenishment SystemsAutomated WorkflowsException Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Automotive Parts ManufacturingTaiwan SourcingChina ManufacturingSafety StandardsAutomotive Aftermarket PartsComponent-Level Cost EngineeringInternational Sourcing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the transformation of the collision business to an aggregate negative cash conversion cycle, targeting vendor payment terms to support a 3-turn business
Bring Taiwan-origin container consolidation in-house under the Taiwan Office while preserving carrier rate leverage
Build sourcing capability in at least two additional geographies within the first 18 months
Design the sourcing organization and build fully staffed Taiwan and U.S. teams
Establish a Taiwan-and-U.S. two-hub operating model with decision rights, cross-functional RACI, and governance cadence
Build and maintain should-cost models, category scorecards, and gap-closure trackers
Ensure cost levers pass safety and compliance review
Modernize sourcing operations by replacing manual workflows with automated systems and exception management
Integrate Sourcing and Replenishment systems so lead times, in-transit status, and order data flow automatically
Report progress to the COO, executive leadership, and the board
Personally drive vendor negotiations and oversee component-level cost-gap analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of progressive leadership experience in sourcing, procurement, or global supply chain
Senior/executive-level experience with P&L-adjacent accountability
Long-tail experience
Experience with 50K+ SKUs
Previous sourcing P&L exceeding $200M
Hands-on experience negotiating and restructuring vendor payment terms or driving working-capital improvement at scale
Experience managing vendor-managed inventory, consignment, or fully-funded partner relationships with contract manufacturers or private-label/branded suppliers
Operating experience with Taiwan and/or China-based sourcing, manufacturing, or logistics operations, including freight and container consolidation
Ability to partner with Accounting, Tax, Legal, Finance, and HR on cross-functional, compliance-sensitive initiatives
Track record of building, scaling, and leading international teams across multiple geographies
Working knowledge of automotive parts manufacturing and U.S. safety/regulatory standards
Experience leading process modernization or systems implementation initiatives affecting sourcing, procurement, or supply chain planning
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred: automotive aftermarket parts industry experience, especially lighting, mirrors, catalytic converters, or body parts
Preferred: component-level should-cost modeling or cost engineering experience
Preferred: working proficiency in Mandarin
Preferred: experience standing up new international sourcing offices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal-opportunity employment and non-discrimination protections
Opportunities for growth and advancement through promotion from within
Collaborative, in-person work culture