Purchasing and Stores Manager

TSP Talent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TSP talent is seeking a procurement and sourcing professional to lead end-to-end purchasing, supplier contract management, and inventory control for Chicago-area operations. The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, negotiating supplier agreements, and maintaining continuous, efficient supply to support manufacturing needs.

You will monitor supplier performance, optimize warehouse processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted production and optimal

Qualifications

• Strategic sourcing across materials and services.
• Negotiation and management of supplier contracts.
• Inventory control and warehouse operations oversight.

Responsibilities

• Own purchasing activities and sourcing initiatives for required materials.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and agreements.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance for reliable supply.
• Oversee inventory control to ensure accuracy and availability.
• Manage warehouse operations supporting efficient storage and flow of goods.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement with manufacturing needs.
• Ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations through effective supply and inventory management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Contract and supplier management

Inventory control

Warehouse operations oversight

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational problem-solving

Job description

Role Summary: Leads end-to-end purchasing and strategic sourcing, including supplier and contract management, inventory control, and warehouse operations. Develops sourcing strategies, negotiates supplier agreements, and manages supplier performance to support business continuity.

Key Duties

• Own purchasing activities and strategic sourcing initiatives for required materials and services.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and agreements.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance to ensure reliable supply.
• Oversee inventory control to maintain accuracy and availability.
• Manage warehouse operations supporting efficient storage and flow of goods.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement with manufacturing needs.
• Ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations through effective supply and inventory management.

Core Qualifications/Skills

Strategic sourcing, negotiation, contract and supplier management, inventory control, warehouse operations oversight, cross-functional collaboration, and operational problem-solving.