VP Procurement / Purchasing (Indirect)
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
4 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for VP Procurement / Purchasing (Indirect). Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Role summary
Provides leadership in the development of a strategic approach to the corporate procurement management process for the purchase of indirect goods and services. Develops and implements all corporate purchasing standards, systems, policies, and procedures related to the acquisition of goods and services necessary for the operation and support of the organization while achieving cost effective business strategies. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and objectives necessary to obtain products and services at the lowest costs possible while still achieving the organization's high standards for quality. Oversees the management of the competitive bidding process and ensures that contracts are awarded as appropriate. Develops methods to track companywide spending and cost savings achieved through various purchase initiatives companywide. Identifies critical success factors to ensure efficient and effective supplier sourcing and contract functions meet business stakeholder requirements. Builds strong internal and external relationships. NOT responsible for the acquisition of raw materials, chemicals, equipment, and supplies used in manufacturing and production.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Reports covering VP Procurement / Purchasing (Indirect)
VP Procurement / Purchasing (Indirect) salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover VP Procurement / Purchasing (Indirect) pay?
- 4 surveys publish VP Procurement / Purchasing (Indirect) benchmarks, including data from Empsight. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does VP Procurement / Purchasing (Indirect) pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for VP Procurement / Purchasing (Indirect) varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for VP Procurement / Purchasing (Indirect)?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual VP Procurement / Purchasing (Indirect) ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh VP Procurement / Purchasing (Indirect) pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.