Lead and manage procurement teams (buyers) across assigned Midwest locations
Provide coaching, performance management, and professional development for site buyers
Standardize procurement processes and ensure alignment with corporate procurement policies
Foster collaboration and best practice sharing across regional sites
Establish, monitor, and report procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, on-time delivery, inventory turns, etc.)
Ensure regional procurement goals align with corporate objectives
Implement corrective actions where performance gaps are identified
Develop dashboards and reporting cadence for leadership review
Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives across OPEX and CAPEX spend categories
Develop annual savings targets and track performance against budget
Support annual budgeting process with accurate forecasting and spend analysis
Lead negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, and contracts
Lead regional strategic sourcing initiatives and cross-site projects
Drive supplier consolidation, contract optimization, and risk mitigation strategies
Partner with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Supply Chain to support capital projects and continuous improvement efforts
Support implementation of procurement systems and digital transformation initiatives
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships
Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive accountability
Identify and qualify new suppliers as needed
Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred) or equivalent experience
7+ years of procurement or supply chain experience
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Demonstrated success delivering measurable cost savings
Analytical mindset with strong financial acumen
Experience managing KPIs and performance metrics
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive change
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement software

Benefits

medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans
401(k) plan
paid parental leave
paid time off
paid holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

procurementsupply chain managementnegotiationcontract managementcost savingsKPI managementfinancial analysisbudget forecastingsupplier performance reviewstrategic sourcing

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingperformance managementcollaborationcommunicationstakeholder managementanalytical mindsetchange managementaccountabilityrelationship management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in FinanceMBA (preferred)