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Join a leading industrial manufacturer known for its commitment to operational excellence and innovation. This is a key leadership role for someone passionate about driving efficiency, optimizing materials flow, and ensuring teams are set up for success. If you thrive on making an impact and collaborating across departments, this opportunity is for you.

This role can be located in Chicago, IL, USA or St. Joseph du Sorel, Quebec, Canada.

Benefits & Compensation:

Competitive executive-level salary, commensurate with experience
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
Collaborative, results-driven leadership culture

Requirements & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field required
Strong preference for bilingual (French) candidate
8–12+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience
Minimum 3–5 years of leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional stakeholders
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, heavy industry, or complex production environments strongly preferred
Strong negotiation, contract management, and strategic sourcing expertise
Experience sourcing raw materials, MRO, capital equipment, and outside services
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and procurement analytics tools
Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze total cost of ownership and budget impact
Proven ability to drive supplier performance, risk mitigation, and cost reduction initiatives

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with financial and operational objectives
Lead, mentor, and develop multi-site procurement teams, establishing KPIs and performance standards
Oversee strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiate long-term supplier agreements
Analyze commodity markets and supply risks to inform sourcing and contingency planning
Drive supplier performance management, audits, and corrective action processes
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Maintenance to support production and capital projects
Ensure reliable supply of materials and services while optimizing inventory levels and spend visibility
Champion process improvements, automation, and data-driven procurement decision-making
Mitigate supply chain risk and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements

JOB ID: 172374

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Kalyn Schreckhise

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.