Strategic Procurement Lead for Global Ops

Signode Industrial Group; Roselle (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, and/

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Signode is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support procurement execution, supplier follow-up, and material availability for Operations in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

You will manage purchase orders, RFQ support, supplier communications, and shortage recovery to back our production schedules and inventory goals. Strong communication and Excel skills are essential, with ERP/MRP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, buying, procurement, inventory planning, supplier management, or manufacturing support.
• Experience working with ERP systems, purchase orders, MRP messages, supplier follow up, and shortage management.
• Ability to analyze supplier quotes, lead times, MOQ requirements, and delivery performance to support award recommendations.
• Strong communication skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create, release, and maintain purchase orders in accordance with ERP demand signals and business requirements.
• Manage order acknowledgements, supplier due dates, promise dates, pricing, quantities, and delivery commitments.
• Maintain purchasing inputs in ERP including supplier assignment, lead time, MOQ, order multiple, price, and blanket reference information as assigned.
• Solicit quotes from approved suppliers for new, infrequent, or repeat parts as required.
• Compare supplier quotes based on price, lead time, MOQ, capacity, quality risk, and responsiveness.
• Recommend supplier award decisions based on total operational and commercial value.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned suppliers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excel skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / related field

Tools

ERP systems

MRP / supplier management tools

Job description

Signode is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support procurement execution, supplier follow-up, and material availability for Operations in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

You will manage purchase orders, RFQ support, supplier communications, and shortage recovery to back our production schedules and inventory goals. Strong communication and Excel skills are essential, with ERP/MRP experience preferred.