Strategic Sourcing & Supply Base Leader

RemX | The Workforce Experts; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Sick days

401(k) with match

Job summary

RemX | The Workforce Experts is seeking a Supply Base Manager to manage assigned commodities and supplier relationships, ensuring the best overall value for the company and its customers. The role partners with product and project teams to drive supplier competitiveness and address component availability.

The ideal candidate combines purchasing experience with technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and a team-focused approach. Travel ~25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; mechanical/engineering/technical/supply chain preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in product and project team activities, providing functional expertise and solutions to cross-functional challenges.
• Measure and improve supplier performance using quality-management and materials-management techniques.
• Evaluate assigned commodities and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, service and value.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with suppliers.
• Maintain purchasing-system integrity to support inventory accuracy and prompt supplier payments.
• Partner with Accounting to facilitate timely processing and payment of supplier invoices.
• Provide strategic direction for supply base management at the divisional level and through cross-division councils.
• Use value analysis and value engineering to meet material-cost reduction goals.
• Assist the Fairfax facility with component shortages when needed.
• Remain current on industry developments and best practices in assigned commodity areas.
• Provide input and direction supporting the department’s procurement strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (mechanical/engineering/technical/supply chain)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

MS PowerPoint

Job description

RemX | The Workforce Experts is seeking a Supply Base Manager to manage assigned commodities and supplier relationships, ensuring the best overall value for the company and its customers. The role partners with product and project teams to drive supplier competitiveness and address component availability.

The ideal candidate combines purchasing experience with technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and a team-focused approach. Travel ~25% may be required.