Growing Manufacturing company in Chicago has a need for a Procurement Manager.
Develop and deliver a 3–5-year Global Category Strategy aligned to business and regional needs.
Lead global sourcing initiatives including RFX processes, negotiations and contract management.
Drive value through total cost of ownership, risk mitigation and supplier consolidation.
Establish and lead effective Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) frameworks.
Provide market intelligence and insights to inform sourcing and investment decisions.
Partner with global and regional leaders across procurement, finance, supply chain and the business.
Coach and support regional category managers to ensure consistent execution of global strategies.
Define and track category KPIs covering savings, service, innovation and performance.
Qualifications:
4+ Years experience in global or regional category management, with a strong track record of developing and executing procurement strategies.
Commercial acumen with excellent stakeholder, negotiation and leadership skills, and be comfortable operating in a global, matrix organization.
Tertiary qualification in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) or postgraduate qualification (desirable).
Deep experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and contract management.
Strong analytical, influencing and communication skills.
A strategic mindset with the ability to translate market insight into tangible business outcomes.
What We Offer:
Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Company believes in total compensation. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for additional forms of compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, financial, and other wellbeing benefits.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$110,000–$140,000
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Business Skillsunmatched
Candidate Sourcingunmatched
Category Developmentunmatched
Category Managementunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Compensation Managementunmatched
Competitive Analysis/Strategyunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Contract Negotiationunmatched
Financeunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Matrix Managementunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Procurement Managementunmatched
Procurement Strategyunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Sourcing Strategyunmatched
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Total Cost of Ownershipunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Sourcingunmatched
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