Full-time direct hire opportunity for an organization located in the Bloomington-Normal area.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement and materials management functions within a manufacturing environment.
This pivotal role involves overseeing the sourcing, purchasing, and inventory control of raw materials and components essential for production operations.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in supply chain management, procurement processes, and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle EBS.
They will drive efficiency through effective supplier management, demand planning, and inventory optimization, ensuring seamless production flow and cost-effective procurement strategies.
This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to operational excellence and organizational growth by maintaining robust materials management practices.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies aligned with production schedules and company objectives.
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery timeliness, and cost competitiveness.
- Oversee inventory management systems to maintain optimal stock levels, reduce excess inventory, and prevent shortages.
- Utilize ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle EBS for purchase order creation, tracking, and data analysis.
- Coordinate with production planning teams to align procurement activities with manufacturing schedules.
- Monitor logistics and warehouse operations to ensure efficient inbound and outbound material flow.
- Conduct demand planning and forecasting using spreadsheets and inventory management tools to anticipate material needs.
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers, review terms, and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles to streamline materials handling processes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with quality assurance, logistics, finance, and production teams to optimize supply chain performance.
- Maintain accurate records of purchase transactions, supplier agreements, and inventory levels for audit purposes.
Experience
- Proven experience in procurement or materials management within a manufacturing company environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in supply chain management, logistics inventory management, and production scheduling.
- Strong technical proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle EBS; familiarity with inventory management systems is essential.
- Extensive purchasing experience with a focus on manufacturing materials; contract negotiation skills are highly desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially spreadsheets for data analysis and demand forecasting.
- Knowledge of inventory control techniques including MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and lean manufacturing practices.
- Experience managing supplier relationships to ensure quality standards and delivery performance.
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills to coordinate between production, logistics, procurement, and finance teams.
- BA or BS in Materials Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Operations Planning or a related field
- 5 years of related procurement experience including purchasing, inventory control, contract negotiation, supply management, supplier relationships
Education:
- BA or BS in Materials Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Operations Planning or a related field
- 8 years of related procurement experience including purchasing, inventory control, contract negotiation, supply management, supplier relationships
Desired:
- Knowledge of MRP processes
- Contract manufacturing experience.
- Work experience in an electronics manufacturing environment is beneficial.
- Knowledge of import freight movement.
This role is integral to maintaining the efficiency of our manufacturing operations through strategic materials procurement. We invite qualified candidates who are committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement to apply for this dynamic opportunity.
#ILL2
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Raw Materials: 7 years (Preferred)
- Purchasing: 7 years (Preferred)
- ERP systems: 7 years (Preferred)
- custom component purchasing: 7 years (Preferred)
- manufacturing purchasing: 7 years (Preferred)
- Vendor management: 7 years (Preferred)
- Materials management: 7 years (Preferred)
- RFQ/RFP: 7 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
