Purchasing Manager
Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States of America
Full Time
8 hours ago
$100,000 - $120,000 USD
No Visa Sponsorship
Key skills
SAPLeadershipTeam LeadershipCommunicationNegotiation
About this role
Role Overview
- Proactively manage the Purchasing team, overseeing day-to-day transactions
- Determine purchasing strategies in line with Global and local business strategies
- Process vendor quotations and purchase orders
- Ensure compliance and proactive actions on SAP MRP exception reports
- Conduct vendor analysis and negotiations
- Manage inbound Freight-Forwarder companies
- Maintain professional stakeholder relationships with vendors
- Conduct regular on-site visits with QA/QC team members
- Responsible for personal management duties for the Purchasing team
- Develop and implement Purchasing targets and continue digitalization
Requirements
- B.S. or B.A. in a related field required
- Minimum of five years managerial experience in Purchasing is required
- Advanced negotiation skills with a proven track record
- Experience in establishing and maintaining strategic relationships
- Minimum of 3 years of team leadership experience
- Experience with the FDA and ISO 13485:2016 highly preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in both verbal and written English & German languages
- Advanced PC skills (MS Office suite) required
- Proficiency in SAP required
- Understanding of multi-cultural and multi-generational differences
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Options – Telecommuting and Flexible Schedules
- Tuition Reimbursement for Continuing Education
- Wellness Program and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)