Strategic Purchasing Manager — AI‑Forward Leader

CO1010 CDW Logistics, LLC; Vernon Hills, Chicago (IL, IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW is seeking a senior procurement professional to implement strategic purchasing initiatives and drive supplier performance. You will lead cross-functional collaboration, optimize procedures, and manage inventory to meet corporate goals.

A strong emphasis on analytics, negotiation, and project leadership will help deliver measurable results. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and substantial purchasing experience, with potential for leadership development and cross-team partnerships within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and 6 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or pricing OR 10 years of experience in purchasing, procurement or pricing with 1 year of experience managing people

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain strategic purchasing initiatives and associated goals to meet corporate objectives.
• Drive service level expectations with our suppliers and address those who are not meeting expectations.
• Review current procedures to ensure consistency across the function and optimal execution.
• Enhance internal and external customer and vendor relationships.
• Maintain open communication and effective partnerships with all internal stakeholders cross-functionally.
• Lead and develop team member skill sets to ensure capabilities can effectively achieve results.
• Identify areas of process improvements, recommend and implement appropriate changes.
• Establish primary suppliers for all product lines.
• Manage our daily inventory goals, back-orders, aging inventory, buy-ins, and RFP practice.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Project management

Stakeholder relationships

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

CDW is seeking a senior procurement professional to implement strategic purchasing initiatives and drive supplier performance. You will lead cross-functional collaboration, optimize procedures, and manage inventory to meet corporate goals.

A strong emphasis on analytics, negotiation, and project leadership will help deliver measurable results. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and substantial purchasing experience, with potential for leadership development and cross-team partnerships within