Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Manager

OSI Group; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401k with match

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

OSI Group, a premier global food provider, seeks a Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader in Aurora, IL to manage a team and drive supplier negotiations, cost savings, and contract governance across multiple plants.

You will lead RFx processes, onboard suppliers, track KPIs, and collaborate with Finance, IT, Operations, and Product Development while pushing digital procurement initiatives and ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of food manufacturing, formulation, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, at all levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve successful outcomes.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Experience with ERP systems & Procurement Software (SAP, Simfoni, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead RFx processes and supplier negotiations focused on cost, service, quality, and compliance.
• Identify and deliver cost savings while protecting food safety and operational continuity.
• Benchmark pricing and monitor market trends.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers, based on organization standards within approved authority levels, and authorize purchase orders for goods of services.
• Manage supplier performance through KPIs and scorecards.
• Lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
• Ensure supplier compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mitigate supply and financial risks within the supplier base.
• Negotiate and manage contracts to maximize value and minimize risk.
• Drive standardization of suppliers across multiple plant locations when applicable.
• Track contract compliance and renewal timelines.
• Ensure contracts meet legal, compliance, and operational standards.
• Works collaboratively with facility level Operations, Quality and Accounting departments as well as Corporate Purchasing, Sales, and Product Development to develop and implement procurement and costing strategies.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, IT, HR, Legal, Facilities, and other stakeholders.
• Align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Support budgeting and cost control initiatives.
• Improve procurement policies, processes, and tools.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Drive digital procurement initiatives and system enhancements (e.g., ERP, e-sourcing tools).
• Develop and present reports on spend, savings, supplier performance, and risk exposure.
• Track KPIs including cost savings, contract compliance, supplier OTIF (On-Time-In-Full), and spend under management.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

3-5 years exp

ERP & procurement software

MS Office Suite

Excellent communication

Collaborative work

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Business/Finance

Tools

SAP

Simfoni

Job description

OSI Group, a premier global food provider, seeks a Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader in Aurora, IL to manage a team and drive supplier negotiations, cost savings, and contract governance across multiple plants.

You will lead RFx processes, onboard suppliers, track KPIs, and collaborate with Finance, IT, Operations, and Product Development while pushing digital procurement initiatives and ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance.