Vice President, Operations Procurement

Fortive

Vice President leading Gordian’s Western procurement operations. Scaling regional performance, profitability, and client outcomes across facility and construction cost-data solutions.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeArizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive operational leadership with a focus on revenue growth, margin performance, and client retention across multiple regions. Proven ability to lead and develop teams while driving continuous improvement and effective execution of strategic initiatives.

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Operational LeadershipFinancial AcumenPeople LeadershipChange LeadershipExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Revenue AccountabilityMargin PerformanceProcurementConstruction OperationsService DeliveryData AnalysisKPI ManagementProblem SolvingForecastingOperational Efficiency

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementInfluencing Without AuthorityGrowth MindsetExecution LeadershipJudgment Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Multi-Region OperationsClient RetentionPerformance ManagementLeadership DevelopmentContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee multiple regions through Regional Directors
Own West region operational outcomes, including revenue growth, margin performance, client retention, and operational efficiency
Act as a senior operator, thought partner, and escalation point for complex challenges
Drive consistency, scale, and capability across regions while accommodating market-specific needs
Lead, coach, and develop Regional Directors
Set expectations for execution, financial discipline, and service delivery across West regions
Foster a performance-oriented culture focused on ownership, learning, and continuous improvement
Lead cross-regional solutions to systemic operational challenges
Guide regions through complex operational issues and high-impact risks or client concerns
Ensure initiatives progress from alignment to sustained execution using clear metrics and escalation paths
Improve procurement and JOC operational models for efficiency, risk management, and growth
Improve tools, processes, and workflows
Lead structured problem solving using PSPS, countermeasures, Kaizen, and FBS methods
Partner with Sales, Account Management, and Operations leadership on regional growth, client launches, expansions, and complex implementations
Ensure regions absorb growth without sacrificing margin, quality, or client experience
Use data and KPIs to identify variability, diagnose root causes, and drive improvements
Support client retention and expansion through operational execution and issue resolution
Scale Strategic Account Management practices
Own consolidated Sector operational performance, including revenue, margin, and cost control
Hold Regional Directors accountable for forecast accuracy, actionability, and follow-through
Partner with Finance and the COO on investment, capacity, and profitability
Collaborate with Sales, Product, Technology, Legal, Contractor Engagement, HR, and Government Affairs
Lead enterprise initiatives through regional execution
Provide operational insight in executive planning and decision-making
Serve as the primary West-region operations voice in enterprise initiatives and change efforts
Build a strong bench of Regional Directors and operational leaders
Identify skill gaps and provide targeted development
Support succession planning and leadership readiness
Embed extreme ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement across regional leadership teams
Use performance management to reinforce expectations, course-correct, and recognize strong execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years in operational leadership, procurement, construction, or closely related fields, including leadership of leaders (Director-level and above)
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
Proven success overseeing multi-region operations with revenue and margin accountability
Demonstrated ability to scale operations while maintaining quality, consistency, and client satisfaction
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
High comfort working across functions and influencing without direct authority
Growth mindset
Problem-solving and judgment skills
Execution leadership
Executive presence
Operational leadership, including understanding of procurement, construction operations, and service delivery at scale
Financial acumen, including margins, forecasting, and operational cost drivers
People leadership and leader development
Change leadership
Willingness to travel up to ~40–50% across the West region

Benefits

Comp & perks

Willingness to travel up to ~40–50% across the West region