Strategic Procurement Operations Lead

Loyalty Rules; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Kellanova is seeking a Procurement Operations Specialist to manage end-to-end inbound supply chain for raw materials from our Corporate Office in a hybrid Chicago-based role. You will drive regional sourcing strategies, collaborate with R&D and Supply Divisions, and deliver cost savings to support manufacturing success and supplier performance.

The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and a focus on lean operations to maintain high service levels and supply

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 5 years of experience, or an Associate’s Degree with 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Procurement.
• Competence in SAP Systems or similar ERP software.
• Experience with continuous improvement, supply chain optimization, and supplier relationship management in a manufacturing and operations environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Inbound Supply Continuity – Assure the continuity of the inbound supply of raw materials into product manufacturing locations through the application of targeted supply chain strategies.
• Risk Mitigation & Issue Resolution – Act as the primary factory liaison to lead supply risk mitigation plans, resolve inbound supply chain issues, and ensure zero food safety-related issues.
• Strategic Sourcing Collaboration – Partner with direct material Sourcing Managers to provide input to the Category Sourcing Strategy and execute lean improvement action plans.
• Supplier Relationship Management – Manage supplier relationships to ensure supplier performance and adherence to quality standards, while supporting new product launches and line extensions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma with experience in Supply Chain

Associate’s Degree in Supply Chain/Procurement

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kellanova is seeking a Procurement Operations Specialist to manage end-to-end inbound supply chain for raw materials from our Corporate Office in a hybrid Chicago-based role. You will drive regional sourcing strategies, collaborate with R&D and Supply Divisions, and deliver cost savings to support manufacturing success and supplier performance.

The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and a focus on lean operations to maintain high service levels and supply