Strategic Procurement Lead - EMS & ERP Expert

Belcan

Normal (IL)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Belcan is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager in Normal, IL to lead procurement strategy, supplier management, sourcing initiatives, ERP/MRP planning, and continuous improvement to ensure material availability, cost competitiveness, and operational excellence.

The role requires 7+ years of progressive procurement leadership in a manufacturing environment, with strong supplier negotiations and ERP/MRP experience; EMS experience is highly preferred and collaboration with Operations, Planning,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
7+ years procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing experience.
3+ years in leadership of procurement or supply chain teams.
EMS/electronics manufacturing experience preferred.
ERP/MRP experience required; GSS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives that support cost, quality, delivery, and business growth objectives.
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships while evaluating supplier performance, capacity, quality, and risk.
Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, lead times, inventory programs, payment terms, and long‑term supply agreements.
Conduct supplier business reviews and implement corrective actions when performance expectations are not met.
Identify cost savings opportunities through supplier consolidation, value analysis, process improvements, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Operations, Engineering, Planning, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to support production and customer requirements.
Optimize inventory levels while maintaining high customer delivery performance and supporting working capital objectives.
Lead procurement continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, eliminate waste, and enhance supplier performance.
Develop and track procurement KPIs including supplier performance, inventory health, purchasing effectiveness, and material availability.
Serve as the procurement process owner within the ERP/MRP system, maintaining planning parameters including lead times, order policies, planning calendars, and scheduling rules.
Ensure ERP planning data integrity and support system enhancements that improve procurement and planning performance.
Participate in Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) activities to balance customer demand, production capacity, and material availability.
Review customer forecasts and demand changes while developing supply strategies that minimize shortages and excess inventory.
Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and governance to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.