Supply Chain and Procurement Recruiting for Performance-Driven Organizations
We help companies hire leaders and key professionals who improve planning, sourcing, and end-to-end supply chain performance.
Supply chain and procurement functions are critical to how companies operate, scale, and meet customer demand.
They play a central role in ensuring that products are delivered on time, at the right cost, and at the level of quality required to support customer expectations and business performance.
Ashton North partners with organizations across industries, including manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and service-based businesses, to place supply chain and procurement leaders and key contributors who drive efficiency, improve visibility, and strengthen execution.
Our focus is on identifying professionals who have not only held similar roles, but have delivered results in environments comparable to yours.
Supply Chain & Procurement Recruiting
We recruit across both leadership roles and critical individual contributor positions, including:
Chief Supply Chain Officers
Vice Presidents of Supply Chain and Procurement
Directors of Supply Chain, Planning, and Sourcing
SIOP and Integrated Business Planning Leadership
Production Planning and Scheduling Professionals
Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and Category Management Leaders
Logistics, Distribution, and Inventory Management Leadership
These are roles where the right hire directly impacts cost, service levels, and operational performance.
The Challenges We Help Solve
Companies engage us when supply chain performance is critical to the next stage of the business.
Common priorities include:
Improving demand planning, forecasting accuracy, and SIOP effectiveness
Strengthening production scheduling and alignment with operations and sales demand
Reducing costs and improving margins through strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives
Managing tariffs, global sourcing challenges, and supplier risk
Improving supplier performance, supplier quality, and supplier scorecards
Improving inventory management, inventory turns, working capital, and service levels
Addressing supply chain disruptions and improving resiliency
Supporting ERP and supply chain system implementation and optimization
Building upstream procurement strategies and strengthening supplier development
We focus on candidates who have successfully navigated these challenges and can deliver results in similar environments.
We Define Success Before We Search
Most supply chain hiring processes begin with a job description.
We begin with a different question:
What does success look like in this role 12 to 15 months after the hire is made?
This allows us to define:
the supply chain challenges that need to be solved
the operational and financial outcomes required
and how supply chain performance will support growth, working capital improvement, and overall EBITDA performance
By aligning the search around outcomes, we introduce candidates who have already demonstrated success in comparable roles and environments.
Industry and Operating Environment Matter
Supply chain performance is highly dependent on the operating environment.
We understand that companies often need professionals with experience in:
Domestic and global supply chains
Multi-site and complex supplier networks
Regulated or compliance-driven industries
Contract-driven and vendor-managed environments
Private equity-backed and performance-driven organizations
We also recognize that success in supply chain requires the ability to build and manage relationships across suppliers, vendors, and partners, often across global markets and regulatory environments.
This ensures that candidates understand not only supply chain processes, but how to execute within your business and its constraints.
How We Evaluate Supply Chain Talent
Experience matters, but execution and environment matter just as much.
We assess:
Proven track record of improving supply chain performance and reliability
Experience in similar industries, supply chain models, and operating environments
Ability to manage complexity across planning, sourcing, and logistics
Strength in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and category management
Experience with global sourcing, tariffs, and supplier risk management
Ability to balance cost, service levels, and operational performance
Experience with ERP, planning systems, and supply chain technologies
Ability to build and maintain strong supplier and internal stakeholder relationships
Alignment with company goals and operational strategy
This ensures that candidates can step in, drive results, and support long-term performance.
Who We Work With
We partner with organizations where supply chain and procurement drive performance:
Manufacturing and Industrial Companies
Distribution and Logistics Organizations
Private Equity Firms and Portfolio Companies
Mid-Market, Startup, and Growth-Stage Businesses
Founder-Led and Scaling Organizations
Our clients are focused on building supply chain capabilities that support long-term success.
Roles We Place
We recruit across mid to senior level and executive supply chain positions, including:
Chief Supply Chain Officers
Vice Presidents of Supply Chain and Procurement
Directors of Supply Chain, Planning, and Sourcing
SIOP and Integrated Business Planning Leaders
Production Planners and Schedulers
Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and Category Management Leaders
Logistics, Distribution, and Inventory Management Professionals
These are roles where the right hire creates measurable supply chain impact.
Beyond the Search
Most recruiting firms engage when there is an open role.
We partner with our clients to:
Define the role based on business objectives
Align expectations around outcomes and success
Structure the interview and evaluation process
Provide insight into market conditions and talent availability
This ensures that hiring decisions are aligned with the needs of the business and built for long-term success.
Hire Leaders and Professionals Who Strengthen Your Supply Chain
The right supply chain hire does more than manage processes. They improve visibility, reduce costs, manage strategic relationships, governess, and ensure that operations run effectively with high standards and quality.
At Ashton North, we connect companies with supply chain and procurement professionals who have the experience and capability to deliver those outcomes.
Recent Searches & Placements
Director of Procurement - Austin, TX
Senior Director of Supply Chain - Milwaukee, WI
North American Supply Chain Director - North Carolina
Sourcing Manager - Cleveland, OH
Director of Sales, Inventory, & Operations (SIOP) - Texas
Senior Director of Procurement - Denver, CO
Director of Warehouse - Phoenix, AZ
Director of Supply Chian - Mississippi
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