Procurement Manager

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial, and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one that the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering, and meaningful.

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is committed to driving innovation and excellence to greatly enhance the value provided by the Procurement Function. As a Procurement Manager for our company, you will play a critical role in leading the procurement team to ensure our plants and operations have the products, components and resources required to maintain their operations. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, purchases and systems whilst identifying opportunities for improvement to drive profitability.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a lean, high-performing procurement team; prioritize and delegate workload to ensure agile and efficient execution across projects, plants, and business functions
• Drive the transformation and continuous improvement of the procurement function, implementing best-in-class processes, tools, and governance frameworks
• Develop and execute procurement strategies that optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), balancing cost, quality, service, and risk to deliver sustainable business value
• Act as a strategic business partner to Operations, Finance, and Project Teams, aligning procurement strategies with broader commercial and operational objectives
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives, including RFx development, bid evaluation, supplier selection, and contract negotiation for critical goods and services
• Champion innovation within procurement by identifying new sourcing models, supplier partnerships, and digital tools to improve efficiency and outcomes
• Design and implement proactive supply risk management strategies, ensuring resilience and continuity in the supply base
• Build, develop, and manage key supplier relationships, fostering collaboration, performance improvement, and long-term value creation
• Establish and track supplier performance metrics (e.g., scorecards), driving accountability and continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and cost
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract management activities, ensuring favorable terms, risk mitigation, and compliance with company standards
• Identify and deliver measurable cost savings and value creation opportunities through strategic sourcing, demand management, and supplier rationalization
• Ensure disciplined procurement execution, including timely and accurate purchase order management and contract compliance
• Influence and challenge stakeholders constructively to ensure alignment with procurement strategies and governance
• Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and industry analysis to inform sourcing strategies and maintain competitive advantage

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of progressive procurement/sourcing experience, including demonstrated success in a Procurement Manager or transformation-focused leadership role
• Proven track record of building, transforming, or significantly improving procurement functions, particularly in small or evolving organizations
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with deep understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO), cost drivers, and value levers
• Experience across sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and post-award contract execution
• Industry experience in AG, Manufacturing, Energy, or Oil & Gas preferred
• Experience working in lean or resource-constrained environments, requiring adaptability and hands-on leadership
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and procurement tools
• Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (low employee premiums!)
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching, up to the first 5% of employee contribution
• 401(k) Company Retirement Contribution at year-end at up to 4% of annual base salary
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