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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