Warehouse Procurement Manager

Mack & Associates, Ltd.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Mack & Associates, Ltd. in Chicago seeks a Warehouse Procurement Manager to lead purchasing and supply chain activities, coordinating materials and services for client sites.

You will focus on pricing, supplier performance, and value creation across categories in a fast-moving environment. The role emphasizes building strong supplier relationships, independent work, and improving procurement practices to increase efficiency and reduce costs while supporting business objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in warehouse management, or procurement.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Proficient in Excel; Fishbowl or similar inventory management system a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing for materials, equipment, services, and subcontracts.
• Improve purchasing outcomes through strategic sourcing and pricing analysis.
• Assess and improve procurement practices and systems for efficiency.
• Develop strong supplier relationships to support procurement needs.
• Create and maintain purchasing policies; negotiate contracts with vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance with metrics and address supply chain issues.

Skills

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Vendor relationships

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Fishbowl inventory

Job description

An established Chicago-based company is looking for a Warehouse Procurement Manager to lead purchasing and supply chain activities, including coordinating, and expediting materials and services needed at client sites. This role will manage procurement across a variety of spending categories, with a focus on identifying favorable pricing, strengthening supplier performance, and creating greater value through the purchasing function. The position requires someone who can build strong relationships through while also working independently and adjusting to a fast-moving environment. The Warehouse Procurement Manager will improve procurement practices with the goal of increasing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and supporting the company's business objectives. This is a full-time opportunity offering a competitive salary range of $130,000-$160,000 depending on experience, plus bonus potential. The position also includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other standard benefits.

Responsibilities of the Warehouse Procurement Manager:

• Lead purchasing activities for materials, equipment, services, and subcontracts while maintaining alignment across the organization's procurement processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing outcomes through strategic sourcing, supplier research, pricing analysis, and the development of alternative sources when appropriate.
• Assess current procurement practices and systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement processes and best practices that promote greater efficiency.
• Develop productive working relationships with key suppliers to support procurement needs and initiatives.
• Create, introduce, and maintain purchasing policies, procedures, and guidelines across the firm while negotiating contracts with vendors for materials, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance through evaluations, reporting, cost-savings metrics, delivery performance, purchase price variance, and other key measures, while addressing corrective actions and escalating potential supply chain issues to senior management.

Qualifications of the Warehouse Procurement Manager:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in warehouse management, or procurement, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience working in procurement and supply chain management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with Fishbowl or another inventory management system is a plus.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, supported by polished written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and develop strong, long-term vendor partnerships.
• Resourceful and adaptable with the ability to research supply sources, oversee strategic supply chain activities, and identify potential issues that could impact efficiency.