Procurement Excellence Lead – Purchasing & Supply Execution

IMCD Deutschland GmbH & Co KG; Westlake (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IMCD US, LLC is seeking a Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing to lead the procurement team and ensure effective execution across portfolios. The role partners with Supply Planning, S&OP, Operations, and Finance to translate planning signals into reliable procurement.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 6 years of experience in procurement, with strong ERP and analytics skills to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Analytics, Information Systems or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply execution.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Experience leading teams in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and supply chain analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the procurement team, including performance management and capability development.
• Oversee procurement execution across assigned portfolios, aligning with service, inventory, and working capital goals.
• Own escalation management for supplier performance issues and supply disruptions with timely resolution.
• Partner with Supply Planning and S&OP to align procurement with demand plans and inventory targets.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and procurement KPIs; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to procurement standard work, data accuracy, and system discipline across the team.

Skills

Procurement management

Team leadership

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Analytics, Information Systems

Tools

ERP software

Job description

IMCD US, LLC is seeking a Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing to lead the procurement team and ensure effective execution across portfolios. The role partners with Supply Planning, S&OP, Operations, and Finance to translate planning signals into reliable procurement.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 6 years of experience in procurement, with strong ERP and analytics skills to drive continuous improvement.