Strategic Procurement Manager jobs in Chicago, IL

Procurement Manager

v  Foster and develop excellent supplier relationships in a strategic manner.

v  Identify and implement strategies to improve quality of service, productivity and profitability.

v  Maintain senior level communications regarding supply-chain disruptions, opportunities, and risks to align with overall business plans.

v  Guide a dynamic team of purchasing professionals

v  Anticipate any challenges or disruptions in supply or quality and provide alternative solutions

v  Manage material flow to ensure inventory is maintained at optimum levels.

v  Manage materials savings initiatives in line with profit plan and overall business objectives.

v  Maintain consistent lines of communication with Production, Sales and other departments to confirm needs are met and strategize on future goals.

v  Oversee maintenance of current price information; department and supplier product information; supplier contracts, servicing agreements, etc.

v  Comply with all safety and company policies and procedures

v  Comply with supervisory expectations:

Ø  Expectations of Management – Consistently exhibits a high standard of integrity and ethical behavior. Resolves conflicts in an open and direct manner. Communicates candidly and effectively. Selects the best employees for the organization, and works with employees to help them succeed. Demonstrates and inspires a high level of commitment and performance. Leads continuous improvement efforts and positive change.

Ø  Management Team Support – Outwardly supports management in all initiatives. Participates in management positively with an open mind and genuine and cooperative attitude. Supports and ensures that employees support other departments cooperatively.

Ø  Employee Management – Successfully manages performance, behavior, and conduct of subordinates, including ongoing assessment, feedback, and coaching of performance criterion with successful results. Documents both issues and successes for a complete and well-rounded review. Ensures all policies, SOPs, and company practices are followed. Holds employees accountable to expectations.

Ø  Team Building – Actively seeks and achieves group participation to improve work, sets priorities, is innovative, and solves problems.

v  Perform other duties as assigned