Kelly Services
Location
West Chicago, IL | United States
Job description
Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn’t always easy. That’s where Kelly® comes in. We’re seeking a Procurement Manager to work at a premier manufacturer company in West Chicago.
Sound good? Take a closer look below. We’re here to help you find something great that works for you—so you won’t miss a moment of what really matters in your life.
Procurement Manager
Location: West Chicago – Hybrid schedule, 3 days in office
Salary: 75-100K based on experience.
Hours: Monday – Friday 1 st shift
Duration: Permanent, direct hire
Why you should apply to be a Procurement Manager:
Competitive salary based on experience.
Opportunity to work with a premier company in West Chicago.
Chance to be part of a growing team.
Exciting industry with potential for growth.
What’s a typical day as a Procurement Manager? You’ll be:
Working alongside the Director of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement to develop, implement, and execute procurement strategies.
Source suppliers, raw materials, chemicals
Staying current on global market trends and translating them into proactive risk, supply, and cost controls.
Collaborating with operational branches, corporate supply chain, technical, and commercial teams to support strategic initiatives.
Conducting periodic supplier evaluations to ensure compliance with company policies and standards.
Tracking and analyzing key performance indicators to optimize procurement processes and supplier performance.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to forecast production needs and plan for future demand.
Negotiating contracts and terms with outside vendors.
Supporting all company facilities by maintaining steady communication with key positions to coordinate flow and use of materials.
This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
Have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent working experience.
Have 5+ years of procurement experience in a production environment.
Strong direct procurement experience
Excellent sourcing experience for suppliers, raw materials, chemicals
Prior supervisory or management experience in procurement
SAP or similar ERP
Demonstrate strong negotiation and analytical skills.
Possess a successful track record of improving quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Are proficient with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Show the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Are proficient in procurement software.
Can work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Have robust organizational skills and attention to detail.
Have relevant certification in APICS, ISM, or equivalent (a plus).
Have knowledge of the ink industry or chemical industry (a plus).
What happens next:
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.
Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a Procurement Manager today!'
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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
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