Purchasing and Logistics Leader

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking an experienced and dynamic Purchasing and Logistics Leader -- Chemical Manufacturing in Elgin, IL to oversee and optimize its procurement and logistics operations across the Americas region (US, Mexico, and Canada).Must have multi-country leadership experience, strong decision-making abilities, and chemical manufacturing industry experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Strategy: Lead and inspire a high-performing team, driving peak performance and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Procurement Management: Lead the procurement of chemicals, negotiating optimal terms in a highly competitive market.
• Supplier Management: Maintain contacts with strategic raw material suppliers, manage supply specifications, and finalize business relations with medium and long-term contracts.
• Supplier Evaluation: Select, classify, qualify, and audit suppliers, keeping the vendor list updated.
• Logistics Oversight: Lead the logistics operations, including the utilization of TMS for domestic logistics.
• Multi-Country Operations: Ensure efficient operations across multiple countries, including US, Canada, and Mexico.
• Executive Presentation: Present data and insights at the executive leadership table, representing the Purchasing and Logistics teams.
• Market Analysis: Evaluate market prices and quotations, considering quality and punctuality of deliveries.
• Travel: Open to up to 30% travel.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years of purchasing leadership experience. Experience managing a $400M+ spend.
• Industry Expertise: Experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Multi-Country Oversight: Previous experience managing multiple countries.
  
  US, Mexico, and Canada preferred.
• Skills: Proficient in MS Office and SAP. Strong decision-making skills with a proven track record.
• Negotiation
  
  Skills:
  
  Expertise in negotiating long-term contracts with safeguards against identified risks.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to identify key performance measures and evaluate alternatives.
• Leadership: Proven ability to build and lead teams, attaining cross-functional consensus.
• Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills to present data and team performance to the executive leadership team.

Compensation Range: $175,000 - $200,000 + 20% Bonus

Relocation Assistance
:
Up to $20,000 offered to assist in relocation if needed. Must be willing to relocate to the Chicagoland area for this position.

Benefits Offered:

• 3 weeks of vacation
• paid sick leave where applicable by state law
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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