Supply Chain & Procurement Recruiting for Performance‑Driven Organizations
Ashton North is an executive recruiting firm specializing in supply chain and procurement leadership for private equity firms, manufacturing organizations, and growth‑focused companies.
We help organizations hire leaders and key professionals who improve planning, sourcing, and end‑to‑end supply chain performance—driving stronger service levels, cost control, and operational resilience.
Supply Chain & Procurement Executive Search Expertise
Supply chain and procurement are central to how companies operate, scale, and meet customer demand. We recruit leaders and high‑impact professionals who have delivered results in environments similar to yours, not just managed processes.
Typical Supply Chain & Procurement Searches
Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO)
Vice President of Supply Chain or Procurement
Director of Supply Chain, Planning, or Sourcing
SIOP / Integrated Business Planning Leadership
Production Planning and Scheduling Professionals
Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and Category Management Leaders
Logistics, Distribution, and Inventory Management Leadership
These roles directly impact cost, working capital, service levels, and overall operational performance.
When Organizations Engage Us
Companies partner with Ashton North when supply chain performance is critical to the next stage of the business. Common priorities include:
Improving demand planning, forecast accuracy, and SIOP effectiveness
Strengthening production scheduling and alignment with operations and sales
Reducing costs and improving margins through strategic sourcing
Managing global sourcing challenges, tariffs, and supplier risk
Improving supplier performance, quality, and accountability
Optimizing inventory levels, working capital, and service performance
Increasing supply chain resilience and managing disruption
Supporting ERP and supply chain system implementations
Supply Chain Recruiting Built Around Outcomes
Most supply chain searches begin with a job description.
We begin with a more important question:
What does success look like 12–15 months after the hire is made?
This allows us to align the search around:
The supply chain challenges that must be solved
The operational and financial outcomes required
How supply chain performance supports growth, working capital, and EBITDA
By anchoring the search to outcomes, we introduce candidates who have already delivered results in comparable environments.
Industry & Operating Environment Experience
Supply chain performance is highly dependent on context. We recruit 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
Successful candidates understand not only supply chain mechanics, but how to manage relationships across suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
How We Evaluate Supply Chain & Procurement Leaders
Experience matters, but execution matters more. Our evaluation focuses on:
Proven track record of improving supply chain performance
Experience across planning, sourcing, procurement, and logistics
Ability to manage complexity and competing priorities
Strength in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and category management
Experience with global sourcing, tariffs, and supplier risk
Ability to balance cost, service levels, and operational performance
Experience with ERP, planning systems, and supply chain technologies
Alignment with company goals and operational strategy
This ensures hires can step in quickly, drive results, and support long‑term performance.
Who We Work With
Manufacturing and industrial organizations
Distribution and logistics companies
Private equity firms and portfolio companies
Mid‑market and growth‑stage businesses
Founder‑led and scaling organizations
Our clients view supply chain and procurement as strategic functions essential to performance and value creation.
Hire Supply Chain Leaders Who Strengthen Performance
The right supply chain hire does more than manage processes. They improve visibility, reduce costs, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure operations run effectively.
If supply chain performance is critical to your next phase, we should talk.
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
Connect With Ashton North
Whether you are building your team or exploring your next opportunity, we welcome the opportunity to connect.