Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Waukegan, IL 60085

Salary $80,000 - $120,000

Incentives/bonus for meeting goals

A Lot of Tenure. Company Promotes Within

Interviews are happening NOW – so send your resume today to: ***email_hidden***

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced and strategic Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations for a fast-growing manufacturing organization in Waukegan, IL. This is an outstanding opportunity for a results-driven supply chain leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building high-performing teams, driving cost savings, optimizing inventory, and improving supplier performanc

e.

This role will oversee purchasing operations, lead procurement staff, collaborate cross-functionally with sourcing, manufacturing, planning, quality, and finance teams, and play a critical role in supporting operational success and supply chain efficien

cy.

What You’l

l DoAs the Purchasing Manager, you will lead procurement strategy and daily purchasing operations while ensuring materials are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time to support production dema

nds.

Key Responsibil

• itiesLead, mentor, and develop the purchasing team, including Buyers and Senior B
• uyersManage daily purchasing operations and procurement work
• flowsDevelop and implement purchasing strategies that align with operational and business
• goalsDrive supplier performance improvements related to quality, delivery, and pr
• icingOversee inventory management initiatives to reduce excess inventory and improve JIT procurement proc
• essesCollaborate with planning, sourcing, manufacturing, quality, and finance teams to support production
• needsIdentify and implement cost-saving opportunities across purchasing categ
• oriesMonitor purchasing KPIs, inventory levels, supplier performance, and procurement me
• tricsEnsure timely purchase order processing and material availab
• ilitySupport ERP/MRP optimization and continuous process improvement initia
• tivesEnsure compliance with procurement policies, quality standards, and operational proce
• duresLead continuous improvement efforts using Lean, Six Sigma, and supply chain best prac

tices

What We’re Looki

• ng ForBachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field pre
• ferred7+ years of procurement or purchasing experience within manufacturing or supply chain oper
• ations5+ years of leadership or team management expe
• rienceStrong knowledge of procurement strategy, supplier management, inventory control, and purchasing oper
• ationsExperience purchasing packaging materials, corrugate, plastics, films, or related commodities highly pre
• ferredKnowledge of bulk chemical raw materials is
• a plusStrong ERP/MRP system experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar plat
• forms)Advanced Microsoft Excel, reporting, and analytical
• skillsExcellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and organizational abi
• litiesExperience driving continuous improvement and cost reduction initi

atives

Why Join This Oppor

• tunity?Additional opportunities for
• growthTraining/development p
• rogramsIncentives/bonus for meetin
• g goalsA Lot of Tenure. Company Promotes
• WithinCompetitive
• SalaryLeadership Role with High Vis
• ibilityCareer Growth and Advancement Opport
• unitiesCollaborative and Fast-Paced Envi
• ronmentComprehensive Benefits
• Package401(k) with Compan
• y MatchTuition Reimbu
• rsementPaid Time Off & Paid H
• olidaysEmployee Discounts & Wellness P
• rogramsOpportunity to Influence Supply Chain Strategy and Operational

Success

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement leader ready to make a meaningful impact in a growing manufacturing envi

ronment.Interviews are happening NOW – so send your resume today to: CHRC511@KELLYSERV

ICES.COM