Commodity Manager – Chicago, IL

Teldar Group Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international firm as a Procurement Manager responsible for sourcing strategies covering $200M in spend. This role requires developing category plans, partnering with leadership for savings, and managing vendor relationships in a dynamic environment with potential for international travel.

Qualifications

• 2 years purchasing experience is required.
• Intermediate MS office skills are necessary.
• Travel less than 30% – possibly international.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed category plans with targets and actions.
• Partner with leadership to manage savings against goals.
• Manage new vendor account set up and maintain vendor relationships.
• Monitor market trends to reduce risk.

Skills

MS Office skills

Job description

This role will support the strategy development and sourcing of multiple categories. Combined they cover $200M in spend under the direction of the Sr. Manager of Procurement. They will be the primary manager to spearhead the supply chain strategy relating to the distribution of materials.

Company Information

This international Fortune 500 company has over 125,000 employees with over 300 office locations. Their custom facility solutions range from schools to hospitals, manufacturing plants and airports. They have been in business for over 100 years.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed category plans with targets and actions
• Partner with leadership to manage savings against goals
• Manage new vendor account set up and maintain vendor relationships
• Monitor market trends to reduce risk

Qualifications

• 2 years purchasing experience
• Intermediate MS office skills
• Travel less than 30% – possibly international

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The Teldar Group
7130 E Caballo Circle
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