Procurement Operations Manager

Jobot; Colburn (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Direct line to Director of Procurement

Growth opportunities across facilities

Recognition for leaders who deliver

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Procurement Operations Manager to join our Lafayette, IN manufacturing facility. You will lead the plant procurement team, own external spend and supplier performance, and drive cost savings while building process discipline across MRO, contractors, and service providers.

You will report to the Director of Procurement Operations, partner with operations and finance, and manage a small team with clear accountability. This role is on-site with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of purchasing management experience.
• Background in manufacturing; automotive or aerospace is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the plant procurement team and storeroom end to end.
• Own external spend for the facility with best total cost and supplier performance.
• Manage MRO supplies, contractors, and third-party services.
• Build and execute plans driving cost savings, working capital, and efficiency.
• Run Kaizen workshops and supplier productivity sessions.
• Bridge procurement with plant ops, maintenance, and finance leadership.
• Oversee two direct reports: a strategic buyer and storeroom manager.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Procurement Operations Manager | $130,000 $145,000 | Lafayette, IN (Midwest Manufacturing Facility)

$130000 - $145000 per year | Colburn, IN | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Our Client is a well-established aluminum manufacturer with deep roots in the automotive and aerospace supply chain. Their facilities operate around the clock supporting some of the most demanding production environments in the industry. They take quality seriously, they run lean, and hold themselves to a high standard across every function including procurement.

They are growing and bringing in strong leaders who want to make a real impact. This is one of those seats.

Why join us?

You will walk into a plant that is under a microscope from new executive leadership and you will be expected to show up with a plan, execute it, and own the results.

If you thrive in high-accountability environments, know how to drive cost savings without cutting corners, and can lead a team while also rolling up your sleeves, you will fit right in here.

What they're offering:

• $130,000 to $145,000 base salary depending on experience
• Full benefits package
• Direct line to the Director of Procurement Operations
• Visibility across multiple facilities with growth into broader scope over time
• A company that rewards leaders who deliver

Job Details

What you will be doing:

• Leading and developing the plant procurement team and storeroom department end to end
• Owning all external spend for the facility with a focus on best total cost, lowest sourcing risk, and strongest supplier performance
• Managing MRO supplies, contractors, engineering services, local service providers, and third party outsourcing of production processes
• Building and executing strategic and tactical plans that drive cost savings, working capital improvement, and process efficiency
• Running non-commercial events like Kaizen workshops, supplier productivity sessions, and inventory workshops
• Serving as the key bridge between procurement and plant operations, maintenance, and finance leadership
• Overseeing two direct reports including a strategic buyer and a storeroom manager

What you need to bring:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 5+ years of purchasing management experience
• Background in manufacturing is required, automotive or aerospace experience is a strong plus
• Proven ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• U.S. Person status required (ITAR compliance)
• CPSM certification is a nice to have but not required

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.