Procurement Manager
Recruiting Partner: Clark Wilson
Chicago, Illinois | Manufacturing | Not Remote | $90,000 to $110,000 | Job ID: 172326
Job Summary
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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.
Manager of Procurement & Stores Benefits & Compensation:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive, team-oriented culture with strong leadership
Manager of Procurement & Stores Requirements & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations management, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 5–7+ years of purchasing, supply chain, or warehouse management experience, ideally in steel manufacturing, heavy industry, machining, or metals
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, or similar)
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills
- Deep knowledge of inventory control techniques
- Leadership abilities with strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience with FAR/DFARS and federal-contractor procurement compliance
- Familiarity with ISO, AS9100, or nuclear/defense quality and traceability requirements
Manager of Procurement & Stores Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Oversee all purchasing, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse functions
- Develop local procurement and sourcing strategies focused on cost savings and reliability
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service levels with suppliers, and assess ongoing vendor performance
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, federal-contractor rules, and audit standards
- Train, develop, and supervise procurement and stores team members, setting clear goals and metrics
- Monitor and optimize inventory levels, implement best-in-class inventory controls, and maintain accurate ERP records
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and finance to meet production and operational needs
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives in warehouse organization, safety, and processes
This is your chance to bring your expertise to an organization that values results, teamwork, and professional growth.
JOB ID: 172326
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