Strategic Supply Base Manager

Scotsman Ice Systems; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotsman Ice Systems in Vernon Hills, IL seeks a Supply Base Manager to oversee the supplier network for value components and services. You will partner with product and project teams to optimize supply base performance and ensure timely payments and inventory accuracy.

The role requires a 4-year degree with mechanical/technical focus, hands-on purchasing experience in related components, and strong problem-solving skills. Some travel is expected (25%+).

Qualifications

• Purchasing experience in ice machine components, metals, electrical, or mechanical components.
• Team focused; quality and problem-solving training.

Responsibilities

• Attend and support Product and Project Team activities with inputs.
• Improve supply base performance using quality techniques.
• Assess competitiveness of commodities and supply base for value.
• Maintain system integrity to ensure prompt supplier payments and inventory accuracy.
• Interface with Accounting to ensure timely invoice payments.
• Provide strategic direction on supply base management across divisions.
• Reduce material costs using value analysis/exercise techniques.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Team oriented

Quality and problem-solving

Mechanical/technical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree (mechanical/technical)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Scotsman Ice Systems in Vernon Hills, IL seeks a Supply Base Manager to oversee the supplier network for value components and services. You will partner with product and project teams to optimize supply base performance and ensure timely payments and inventory accuracy.

The role requires a 4-year degree with mechanical/technical focus, hands-on purchasing experience in related components, and strong problem-solving skills. Some travel is expected (25%+).