Strategic Purchasing Leader: Cost & Supply

Prinova USA; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

PTO

Maternity/Paternity leave

HSA/FSA

Training & development

Job summary

Prinova USA is seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager in Carol Stream, IL to lead purchasing across assigned categories, optimize costs, and drive supplier performance. This role reports to leadership and collaborates with Sales, Operations, Product Development, and Finance to support profitable growth and risk management.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, analytical thinking, negotiation, and ERP experience, with at least 5 years in purchasing and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of purchasing or equivalent relevant experience.
• Previous leadership experience managing teams and developing talent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing activities across assigned categories to optimize costs and ensure supply continuity.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Finance on strategic initiatives.
• Develop supplier performance metrics and manage supplier scorecards.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP guidelines and department SOPs.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations/Supply Chain/Finance

Tools

JDE

MS Office

Job description

Prinova USA is seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager in Carol Stream, IL to lead purchasing across assigned categories, optimize costs, and drive supplier performance. This role reports to leadership and collaborates with Sales, Operations, Product Development, and Finance to support profitable growth and risk management.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, analytical thinking, negotiation, and ERP experience, with at least 5 years in purchasing and a relevant degree.