Senior Procurement Manager - Strategy & Analytics

S&C Electric Company; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is seeking a Manager of Procurement to lead value‑stream procurement, manage a team of buyers, and drive cost savings while ensuring quality and on‑time delivery. You will optimize supplier relationships, implement best practices, and leverage data analytics to improve purchasing decisions.

In this role, you will oversee procurement transactions, generate reports and dashboards in Oracle ERP and Power BI, and coordinate with production and engineering teams to mitigate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 7+ years of purchasing or related experience in manufacturing.
• Expertise in procurement processes: requisitioning, purchasing, supplier management.
• Knowledge of supply chain concepts: inventory, forecasting, logistics.
• Familiarity with regulations and ethical sourcing.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee value stream procurement execution, ensuring timely, cost-effective purchasing.
• Lead a procurement team, mentor buyers, and drive process improvements.
• Develop supplier scorecards and monitor key metrics like delivery and costs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize procurement and mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and ethical sourcing practices.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Power BI

Oracle ERP

Excel (Advanced)

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle ERP

Power BI

Job description

S&C Electric Company is seeking a Manager of Procurement to lead value‑stream procurement, manage a team of buyers, and drive cost savings while ensuring quality and on‑time delivery. You will optimize supplier relationships, implement best practices, and leverage data analytics to improve purchasing decisions.

In this role, you will oversee procurement transactions, generate reports and dashboards in Oracle ERP and Power BI, and coordinate with production and engineering teams to mitigate