Strategic Procurement Project Lead

Flender

Elgin, Northern (IL, KY)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (18 Days)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

401k (6% Employer Match)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Flender is seeking a Procurement Project Manager in Elgin, IL to lead end-to-end project-based procurement. You will coordinate suppliers, logistics, and cross-functional teams, act as the main customer-facing liaison, and drive on-time delivery while mitigating risks.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or 5+ years in project procurement), strong procurement and supplier-management knowledge, and excellent communication and planning skills. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or 5+ years related experience in project management supporting procurement, supply chain, and operations.
Experience with suppliers, manufacturers, freight providers, and internal stakeholders on customer-facing projects.

Responsibilities

Owns end-to-end execution of project-based purchase orders from placement through delivery and goods receipt.
Coordinates suppliers, logistics providers, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time project execution.
Provides leadership with clear delivery plans, project status, and proactive risk identification and mitigation.
Serves as the primary procurement interface for customer project execution, including delivery updates and issue resolution.
Drives accountability across the supply chain to improve delivery performance and customer satisfaction.
Supports additional procurement activities as assigned.