Purchasing and Logistics Manager, North America

LHH; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid sick leave

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Head of Purchasing & Logistics for North America, onsite in Algonquin, IL. The role leads procurement, sourcing, supplier management and logistics across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with relocation assistance available and direct exposure to executive leadership.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in supply chain and purchasing leadership, with multi-country experience, strong negotiation skills and SAP/MS Office proficiency. Travel up to 30% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• 10–15 years of overall supply chain, procurement and sourcing experience.
• 7+ years of purchasing leadership experience in a senior role.
• Experience managing large procurement spend programs ($500M+).
• Multi-country leadership experience.
• Strong supplier negotiation and strategic sourcing expertise.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and driving decisions with data.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, sourcing, supplier management and logistics across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
• Oversee $600M+ annual spend.
• Direct a team of 3-4 direct reports and ~35 indirect reports.
• Report to executive leadership including EVP, Americas and North American leadership team.
• Drive continuous improvement in large, multi-location supply chains.

Skills

Leadership

Supplier negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Data-driven decisions

SAP

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Supply Chain & Procurement Leadership Opportunity

I'm partnering with a global manufacturing organization to identify a Head of Purchasing & Logistics, North America to lead procurement, sourcing, supplier management, and logistics operations across a large multi-country footprint.

This role is onsite in the Algonquin, Illinois area, and is offering relocation assistance.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Reports directly to executive leadership, including the EVP, Americas
• Serves as a key member of the North American leadership team
• Oversees $600M+ in annual spend
• Leads purchasing and logistics across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
• Manages a team of 3-4 direct reports and approximately 35 indirect reports
• Significant executive exposure with regular leadership presentations
• Relocation assistance available

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
• 10-15 years of overall supply chain, procurement, and sourcing experience
• 7+ years of purchasing leadership experience in a senior-level role
• Experience managing large procurement spend programs ($500M+)
• Multi-country leadership experience
• Strong supplier negotiation and strategic sourcing expertise
• Proven ability to influence, develop, challenge, and motivate teams
• Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves when needed
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and driving business decisions through data
• SAP and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

Industry Experience Required

This opportunity requires experience within chemical manufacturing.

Ideal backgrounds include:

• Chemicals
• Polymers
• Resins
• Paints & Coatings
• Specialty Chemicals

Related experience from oil & gas environments may also be considered.

What Will Make Someone Successful?

We're seeking a high-potential leader who is ready for a larger stage. Someone who combines strong commercial acumen, supplier negotiation expertise, and operational leadership with the ability to influence at the executive level.

The ideal candidate has experience managing complex supply chains, leading teams across multiple locations, and driving continuous improvement in highly competitive raw material markets.

Work Schedule: Onsite with up to 30% travel

Compensation: $175-200k base

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid sick leave where applicable by state law

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