Strategic Direct Materials Procurement Manager

Sysmex America, Inc; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual incentive bonus

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

401(k)

Job summary

Sysmex America, Inc. in Lincolnshire, IL seeks a Manager, Procurement - Corp Direct Category to design and drive category strategies for direct materials, packaging and MRO. You will lead supplier sourcing, negotiate terms, and manage supplier performance to deliver cost savings and value across the organization.

The role requires coordinating with Operations, Legal, Finance and international teams, and guiding junior staff while traveling occasionally to support supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8–10 years of experience in direct materials procurement and MRO.
• Bachelor's degree with a specialization in operations or supply chain management preferred; Master's degree preferred.
• CPM or APICS certification preferred.
• Experience with international teams.
• Strong English proficiency (spoken, reading and writing).
• Experience with category management/strategic sourcing including negotiations, supplier selection and contract terms.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Office Suite, Power BI, SAP; knowledge of SharePoint/ServiceNow preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and implement sourcing and category strategies across Direct Procurement (raw materials, direct materials, packaging, MRO).
• Source new suppliers domestically and internationally to ensure best pricing, quality and delivery.
• Lead RFP/RFI/RFx processes, negotiations and contract execution.
• Negotiate pricing and terms; drive cost savings through supplier partnerships and manage supplier data changes.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive continuous process improvements; provide market insights and trend analysis.
• Coordinate with Operations, Legal, Sales, Service, Finance and others; support KPI reporting and supplier qualification tools.
• Train Procurement staff to ensure best practices and compliance with purchasing guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including international teams on global projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong English Proficiency

Category management/strategic sourcing

International collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in direct materials procurement and MRO

Bachelor's degree with ops/supply chain specialization

Master's degree preferred

CPM or APICS certification preferred

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Excel

SharePoint

ServiceNow

Job description

Sysmex America, Inc. in Lincolnshire, IL seeks a Manager, Procurement - Corp Direct Category to design and drive category strategies for direct materials, packaging and MRO. You will lead supplier sourcing, negotiate terms, and manage supplier performance to deliver cost savings and value across the organization.

The role requires coordinating with Operations, Legal, Finance and international teams, and guiding junior staff while traveling occasionally to support supplier relationships.