James Wolf

About James Wolf

Vice President–level Supply Chain and Procurement executive with 19+ years of leadership experience across manufacturing, industrial, and multi-site service organizations.I specialize in transforming fragmented, decentralized supply chain and procurement environments into disciplined, center-led operating models that improve EBITDA, working capital, inventory performance, and service levels. My experience spans end-to-end supply chain leadership—strategic sourcing, materials management, SIOP, supplier performance, and operational execution—supporting complex, geographically distributed operations.Throughout my career, I’ve led enterprise-scale transformations that centralized procurement, strengthened governance, and created clear category ownership while maintaining alignment with field operations. I’m recognized for delivering $90M+ in cost savings and cash-flow improvements through strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, inventory optimization, and process standardization.I partner closely with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Safety teams to align supply chain strategy with operational excellence, risk mitigation, and growth—positioning supply chain as a value-driving business function, not a back-office support role.

Experience

1. Head of Procurement

   Vestis Corporation

   May 2023 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Executive leader responsible for enterprise procurement and supply strategy supporting a national, multi-site operation with significant operational and service complexity.• Lead a $710M spend portfolio across direct materials, MRO, fleet, logistics, and indirect services• Delivered $24M+ in annualized savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, category optimization, and demand management• Designed and executed the centralization of a historically fragmented procurement organization, establishing enterprise-wide governance, standardized sourcing processes, and clear category ownership to replace site-led buying practices• Developed a five-year procurement and supply transformation roadmap to improve supplier compliance, supply assurance, and execution discipline• Implemented digital spend analytics and project management tools to improve visibility, accountability, and results• Drove working-capital improvements through DPO optimization, supplier collaboration, lead-time reduction, and inventory efficiency initiatives• Positioned procurement as a strategic partner to Operations and Finance, directly supporting EBITDA growth and operational continuity

Education

• The University of Alabama

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Operations Management

Skills

• Six Sigma
• Demand Planning
• Procurement
• Mrp
• Manufacturing
• Erp
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Strategic Planning
• Contract Negotiation
• Logistics
• Supplier Rationalization
• Financial Analysis
• Materials Management
• Inventory Management
• Esourcing
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Direct Materials
• Sap Bw
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Sap
• Business Process Improvement
• Supplier Evaluation
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain
• Spend Analysis