LHH · 1 day ago
Director of Procurement
St Charles, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $160K/yrLHH is partnering with a growing contract manufacturing and packaging organization in St. Charles, IL, to recruit a Director of Procurement. This position leads procurement strategy, supplier relationships, and cost optimization for a midsize manufacturing environment that produces dry food products and packaging solutions.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with organizational goals and cost targets
Lead supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management
Manage supplier performance, quality standards, and delivery reliability
Analyze market trends, pricing dynamics, and sourcing opportunities
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, R&D, and finance to forecast needs and optimize inventory
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical sourcing practices, and regulatory requirements
Drive continuous improvement and procurement process enhancements
Oversee department budgeting and cost control initiatives
Coach and develop procurement team members, as applicable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field
Proven experience in procurement leadership or strategic sourcing, preferably within manufacturing or food/packaging environments
Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier relationship management skills
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence key stakeholders
Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Preferred
Experience managing commodities including ingredients and packaging materials
Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP or similar systems)
Benefits
Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
Retirement Plan: 401(k)
Insurance: Life Insurance and Disability coverage (as applicable)
Paid Time Off: Vacation, paid holidays, and additional PTO per company policy
Additional Benefits: Employee wellness programs and other applicable initiatives
Company
LHH
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Founded in 1967
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Hilbig
President & CEO, OCM-LHH Utah, Wyoming
Ted Diven, MBA
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