Strategic Procurement Leader: Cost, Supply & Growth

Supply Chain Resources Group, Inc.; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Chain Resources Group, Inc. seeks a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead procurement, develop sourcing strategies, and align purchasing with plant demand and long-term business growth.

You will work with Operations, Planning, Program Mgmt, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to ensure material availability and ERP planning alignment. The role emphasizes strong business acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives that support cost, quality, delivery, and growth objectives.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships while evaluating supplier performance, capacity, risk, and long-term capabilities.
• Lead supplier business reviews and establish corrective actions when performance expectations are not achieved.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate spending, improve supplier partnerships, and reduce supply chain risk.
• Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, lead times, payment terms, inventory programs, and long-term agreements.
• Develop supplier agreements that protect commercial and operational interests.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Negotiations

ERP/MRP Systems

Production Planning

Master Scheduling

Capacity Planning

Inventory Management

Demand Planning

Data Analysis

Procurement KPIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / related field

Tools

Global Shop Solutions (GSS)

Job description

Supply Chain Resources Group, Inc. seeks a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead procurement, develop sourcing strategies, and align purchasing with plant demand and long-term business growth.

You will work with Operations, Planning, Program Mgmt, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to ensure material availability and ERP planning alignment. The role emphasizes strong business acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and supplier