Strategic Procurement Lead: Sourcing, Cost Savings & Risk

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in West Michigan is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead sourcing initiatives and drive value across the supply chain, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will partner with Operations, Finance, Quality, and R&D to support business goals, product innovation, and continuous improvement while optimizing supplier performance, managing market risks, and delivering measurable savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of procurement experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience; strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across key categories (raw materials, packaging, indirect spend).
• Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to meet quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
• Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supply risks to inform decision-making.
• Drive supplier performance using KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews.
• Lead cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support product innovation and operational efficiency.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for procurement categories.
• Contribute to sustainability, risk management, and supply continuity initiatives.
• Mentor and support junior procurement team members.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (MS Dynamics AX, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in West Michigan is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead sourcing initiatives and drive value across the supply chain, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will partner with Operations, Finance, Quality, and R&D to support business goals, product innovation, and continuous improvement while optimizing supplier performance, managing market risks, and delivering measurable savings.