Procurement Manager | St. Charles, IL

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives across assigned spend categories
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to improve cost, quality, service, and risk mitigation
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract discussions, and commercial agreements
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while managing supplier performance metrics
• Monitor market trends, commodity movements, and material availability to support informed purchasing decisions
• Drive continuous cost reduction and value improvement programs
• Analyze spend data and procurement performance to identify opportunities for optimization
• Partner closely with manufacturing, engineering, product development, and commercial teams
• Support forecasting activities and long-term supply planning efforts
• Develop supplier scorecards and KPI reporting to measure performance and accountability
• Ensure continuity of supply and proactively manage procurement-related risks

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Join an industry leader within their manufacturing nicheGlobal role, ample room for internal advancement opportunity

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, or purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies
• Strong supplier relationship management experience
• Demonstrated success negotiating contracts and supplier agreements
• Experience achieving measurable cost savings and process improvements
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate spend, supplier performance, and market trends
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Our client is a well-established global manufacturing organization seeking a strategic and results-driven Procurement Manager to join its supply chain team. This position will play a critical role in developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, driving cost savings initiatives, and ensuring supply continuity across multiple manufacturing operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys partnering with technical, operational, and commercial stakeholders while making a measurable impact on business performance.

• Base salary targeting $85,000 - $100,000, with flexibility for highly qualified candidates
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Additional wellness and voluntary benefit offerings
• Strong long-term career growth potential within a stable manufacturing organization