Job Description
Join Global Supply Solutions Inc., a leader in sustainable supply chain innovation, as our Senior Purchasing Manager. You'll drive strategic procurement excellence across our Midwest operations, optimizing vendor relationships and reducing operational costs while maintaining our commitment to ethical sourcing. This role offers hybrid flexibility and direct impact on our $2B annual procurement budget.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-million dollar procurement strategies for raw materials and MRO supplies
- Lead vendor negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance analytics
- Implement cost-saving initiatives targeting 8-12% annual reduction in procurement spend
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align purchasing with production schedules
- Manage compliance with ISO 14001 sustainability standards and ESG initiatives
- Oversee 5-person purchasing team with mentorship and KPI-driven performance reviews
- Drive digital transformation of procurement processes using SAP Ariba
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
- 8+ years progressive purchasing experience in manufacturing/industrial sector
- CPSM or CIPS certification strongly preferred
- Expertise in strategic sourcing, cost analysis, and risk mitigation
- Proven success managing $50M+ procurement budgets
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and procurement analytics tools
- Strong contract negotiation skills with Fortune 500 suppliers
- Experience leading cross-functional sustainability initiatives