Senior Purchasing Manager
Senior Manager, Purchasing - Direct & Indirect Procurement
Location: Lansing, IL
A global manufacturer of automotive coatings is hiring a Senior Manager of Purchasing to lead its North American procurement team. You'll manage raw material purchasing and a wide range of indirect spend for manufacturing and distribution sites across the U.S. You'll also set up processes, lead supplier strategy and drive cost savings. The role suits a hands-on procurement leader who likes building teams and improving how things get done.
What You'll Do
- Lead and develop a team that buys raw materials and indirect categories, including freight, MRO, capital equipment, packaging, utilities and services.
- Build and run procurement processes, and track team performance against clear KPIs.
- Own toll manufacturing partnerships and set the tolling strategy to match production needs.
- Find cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and category management.
- Write supplier contracts and service agreements, and hold suppliers to agreed service levels.
- Find, qualify and build a reliable supplier base for materials and services.
- Manage RFQs and bid processes, and evaluate supplier quotes.
- Lead SAP and business process improvements across your spend areas.
- Work with internal teams, regional affiliates and suppliers to solve problems and support cross-functional projects.
- Coach and mentor direct reports and the wider procurement team.
What You Bring
- 10+ years of purchasing or operations experience in a mid-to-large organization.
- 5+ years managing global freight and transportation.
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field (MBA preferred).
- CPM or CSCP certification preferred.
- Chemical, coatings or process manufacturing background is a strong plus.
- SAP experience and a record of leading procurement teams.
Why This Role
- Competitive base salary with merit increases and an annual bonus.
- 11 paid holidays plus paid time off.
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
- 401(k) with a strong company match.
- Tuition reimbursement and employee recognition programs.
- A team-focused culture with company events throughout the year.
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