Strategic Procurement Manager

Belcan Corporation; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Health Benefits

Wellbeing & Support

Family Benefits

Savings & Spending Accounts

Income Protection

Retirement & Financial Wellbeing

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Lifestyle Benefits

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Job summary

Belcan Corporation in Normal, IL is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead the company's procurement strategy, supplier management, and sourcing initiatives. You will partner with Operations, Planning, Engineering, and Finance to align procurement with production schedules and long‑term growth.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in procurement within manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and ERP/MRP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 7+ years progressive procurement experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years leadership of procurement teams.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing services or complex manufacturing.
• ERP/MRP systems experience required; Global Shop Solutions a plus.
• Strong strategic sourcing, negotiation, contract mgmt, inventory mgmt.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to support cost, quality, delivery, and growth.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships and assess performance, capacity, quality, risk.
• Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, lead times, inventory programs, and terms.
• Conduct supplier reviews and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Identify cost savings through supplier consolidation and value analysis.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Planning, Quality, Finance, and PM to support production requirements.
• Optimize inventory levels while maintaining delivery performance.
• Lead procurement continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Develop and track procurement KPIs including supplier performance and material availability.
• Serve as ERP/MRP process owner; maintain planning parameters and scheduling rules.
• Ensure ERP data integrity and support system enhancements.
• Participate in SIOP activities to balance demand and capacity.
• Review forecasts and develop supply strategies to minimize shortages.
• Develop and maintain procurement policies and governance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Leadership

Negotiation

ERP/MRP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Global Shop Solutions (GSS)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Strategic Procurement Manager
Pay rate: $100,000 - $130,000 (DOE)
Location: Normal, IL
Zip Code: 61761
Job Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday - Friday (40 hours)
Start Date: Right Away
Keywords: #NormalJobs; #ProcurementManagerjobs; #INDREG

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $100,000 - $130,000/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Job Description

A Strategic Procurement Manager job is currently available with our client. This is a direct hire opportunity with a growing electronics manufacturing organization. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the company's procurement strategy, supplier management, sourcing initiatives, ERP planning processes, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure material availability, cost competitiveness, and operational excellence. You will collaborate closely with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Finance to align procurement strategies with production schedules, inventory objectives, and long‑term business growth. To be considered for this role, you should have progressive procurement leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, strong supplier negotiation skills, and experience working with ERP/MRP systems.

Manager Job 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.
• Build, coach, and develop a high‑performing procurement team that supports the organization’s continued growth.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, purchasing, operations, or manufacturing.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing procurement, purchasing, or supply chain teams.
• Experience within electronics manufacturing services (EMS) or a complex manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is required; Global Shop Solutions (GSS) experience is a plus.
• Strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, inventory management, demand planning, and capacity planning.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience analyzing procurement data and developing performance metrics.
• Strong business acumen with excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• APICS/ASCM, CPSM, Lean, or Six Sigma certifications are a plus.

Benefits Available

• Health Benefits
• Wellbeing & Support
• Family Benefits
• Savings & Spending Accounts
• Income Protection
• Retirement & Financial Wellbeing
• Legal & Protection
• Lifestyle Benefits
• Additional Health Resources