Procurement Operations Manager

Leoforce; 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

Job summary

Leoforce in Colburn, IN seeks a Procurement Operations Manager to lead the plant's procurement team and own external spend, driving cost reductions and supplier performance improvements.

You will collaborate with plant operations, maintenance, and finance to optimize procurement processes, manage MRO, and mentor two direct reports in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of purchasing management experience.
• Manufacturing background required; automotive or aerospace experience a 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the plant procurement team and storeroom end to end.
• Own external spend for the facility with focus on total cost, risk, and supplier performance.
• Manage MRO supplies, contractors, and third-party outsourcing as needed.
• Build and execute plans to drive cost savings and working capital improvements.
• Run kaizen workshops and supplier productivity sessions.
• Bridge procurement with plant operations, maintenance, and finance leadership.
• Oversee two direct reports: a strategic buyer and a storeroom manager.

Skills

Team leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CPSM certification

Job description

Procurement Operations Manager

Colburn, IN, US

Job Description

Experience: Manager
Salary: $130,000 - $145,000 per year

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

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