Top 291 Vendor manager Jobs in Watseka, Il

Materials Manager
T&D Metal Products —Watseka, IL
- $90,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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12d
Sr Manager, Continuous Improvement IMED/Inframarginal
CSL Behring —Kankakee, IL
- $138,000 - $163,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Master's degree
- Mentoring
Training Manager
CSL Behring —Kankakee, IL
- $95,000 - $121,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Manufacturing
Regional Sales Manager
Bizerba North America —Illinois
- Full-time
- Remote
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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12d
Manager, Project Quality Validation
CSL Behring —Kankakee, IL
- $91,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- English
- Office
13d
Territory Manager, Interventional Pain - Chicago, IL
Avanos Medical —Illinois
- $70,000 - $130,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Remote
- Marketing
- Hospital
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
District Manager - Central Illinois
bp —Illinois
- $71,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Territory Manager, Game Ready (Rehabilitation Market) - Midwest
Avanos Medical —Illinois
- $75,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- 3 years
- Clinic
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
Licensed Customs Broker/Brokerage Manager
PASONA N A, INC. —Illinois
- $90,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- 2 years
Field Care Manager Nurse
Humana —Illinois
- $78,200 - $107,600 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- Nursing
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Tax Manager
My CPA Coach —Illinois
- $90,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- CPA
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Retail Manager
RP Lumber —Watseka, IL
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Merchandising
- Store discount
- Profit sharing
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Office Manager
ShiptQuick —Kentland, IN
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- Office
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Store Manager
BIRKEYS FARM STORE —Hoopeston, IL
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
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Property Manager
JUSTUS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT —Kentland, IN
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Driving
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Service Manager
Courtesy Ford, Inc —Hoopeston, IL
- $50,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Employee Relations Manager
CSL Behring —Kankakee, IL
- $98,000 - $116,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Research
Shift Manager
McDonald’s —Watseka, IL
- 18 years or older
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Program Operations Manager - AOE International
TLN Worldwide Enterprises Inc —Kankakee, IL
- $50,000 - $80,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Contracts
Department Manager
McDonald’s —Watseka, IL
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Materials Manager

T&D Metal Products -
Watseka, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$90,000 - $115,000 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Defect resolution root cause analysis
Operations management
Managing logistics operations teams
SAP
Contract management experience in manufacturing
Managing procurement teams
Managing supply chain management teams
Manufacturing facility experience
Bachelor's degree
Supply chain management solutions (enterprise solutions)
Vendor relationship management
Contracts
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Data-driven problem-solving
Vendor contract management
Managing teams as a warehouse supervisor
Root cause analysis
Production scheduling
Manufacturing company experience
Implementing lean manufacturing processes
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

Position: Material Manager

Reports to: Plant Manager

Mission: We are dedicated to creating value for our customers by providing superior products and services. We will continuously strive to improve our safety, quality, and professional abilities.

Overview: The Materials Manager will lead the planning, procurement, and storage of raw materials and finished products. This role focuses on maintaining ideal inventory levels, reducing costs, and managing vendor relationships.

Classification: Exempt

Compensation: $90,000-$115,000

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Leadership

Lead all purchasing, materials planning, inventory control, warehouse operations, shipping, receiving, and logistics to ensure uninterrupted production.
Develop and execute material strategies that support customer delivery, inventory optimization, and company profitability.

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Source and procure steel, aluminum, hardware, purchased components, outside processing, packaging, and indirect materials.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements while maintaining quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Develop strategic supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost reduction and supply chain improvement.

Production Planning & Inventory Management

Ensure materials are available to support production schedules while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counting, physical inventories, and inventory control processes.
Establish stocking strategies, reorder points, safety stock levels, and planning parameters.
Coordinate material flow between purchasing, production, scheduling, and customer demand.

Supplier Performance

Measure supplier performance through on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost metrics.
Lead supplier corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop secondary sourcing strategies to reduce supply chain risk.

Warehouse & Logistics

Direct warehouse, receiving, shipping, and internal material handling operations.
Optimize inventory storage, warehouse layout, and material flow to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Ensure accurate shipping documentation and timely customer deliveries.

ERP & Data Management

Maintain accurate item masters, bills of material, lead times, planning parameters, and inventory transactions within the ERP system.
Develop reporting and KPIs to improve purchasing decisions and inventory performance.
Drive ERP best practices across the materials organization.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Lead and develop buyers, planners, warehouse personnel, and inventory specialists.
Establish clear performance expectations, accountability, and employee development plans.
Champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain organization.

Financial Management

Manage material spend, inventory investment, freight costs, and working capital.
Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and cost reduction initiatives.
Drive measurable improvements in inventory turns, supplier performance, and material cost.

Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with company safety standards, quality systems, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Maintain proper documentation, purchasing controls, and inventory audit readiness.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Experience

7+ years of progressive materials, purchasing, or supply chain leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting fabrication, metal stamping, machining, welding, or industrial manufacturing operations strongly preferred.
Previous leadership experience managing buyers, planners, warehouse personnel, or inventory teams.

Technical Skills

Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central preferred; SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or IQMS also acceptable).
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze inventory, purchasing, and supplier performance data.
Experience implementing inventory control systems and planning methodologies.

Core Competencies

Strategic sourcing and contract negotiation
Production planning and materials scheduling
Inventory optimization and warehouse management
Supplier development and performance management
Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
Root cause analysis and problem solving
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Certifications

APICS CPIM
APICS CSCP
CPSM
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher

Benefits Overview:

· Competitive pay based on experience

· Health Insurance

· Dental and Vision Insurance

· Paid Time Off and Paid Company Holidays

· Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance

· Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)

· 401(k) with Company Match

· Employer Paid Short Term and Long Disability Insurance

Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

materials, purchasing, or supply chain leadership: 7 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Watseka, IL 60970 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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vendor manager jobs in watseka, il

Materials Manager

Sr Manager, Continuous Improvement IMED/Inframarginal

Training Manager

Regional Sales Manager

Manager, Project Quality Validation

Territory Manager, Interventional Pain - Chicago, IL

District Manager - Central Illinois

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Field Care Manager Nurse

Tax Manager

Retail Manager

Office Manager

Store Manager

Property Manager

Service Manager

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Shift Manager

Program Operations Manager - AOE International

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