Synergy Flavors · 20 hours ago
Purchasing Manager
Wauconda, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expSynergy Flavors is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead and oversee raw material and packaging categories. This role involves implementing purchasing strategies, developing supplier relationships, and managing departmental team members.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Tamika Jones, MHRIR
Responsibilities
Leads the daily management and oversight of multiple raw material categories for the Procurement Team
Develops and maintains relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders for assigned categories
Drives cost savings and optimization efforts for assigned categories and the department
Collaborates cross-functionally with Planning, Customer Service, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, R&D and Commercial Sales
Delivers best overall value to Synergy including an understanding of commodity markets, the supplier base, and internal requirements
Leads supplier activities, including RFQ’s; review of proposals; cost value analysis, new supplier qualification and communication of category results to the organization
Establishes cost standards for annual budget
Monitors costs
Provide monthly reports on Purchase Price Variance to management
Implements and manages flexible strategies and material agreements with suppliers to support requirements
Monitors material availability and supplier commitments vs. MRP demand, and ensures alignment
Proactively identifies and managing risk associated with supplier performance
Monitors purchases to ensure conformance to specification, price, delivery and quality
Drive productivity opportunities with supply base to deliver cost saving objectives
Carries out other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Capable of leading people and driving performance in direct reports
Ability to train, develop, motivate and build the skills of the Procurement Team
A motivated Team Player skilled in bringing out the best in peers and direct reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline required
5+ years of experience in a purchasing environment, food and beverage industry experience a strong plus
3+ years people management experience including setting development goals and performance reviews
Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive results. Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality
Strong collaboration skills and must have the ability to partner cross-functionally to achieve company objectives
Procurement Professional skills including supplier relationship management, negotiation, contracting and value analysis techniques
Effective communicator and collaborator and problem solver with the capability to manage multiple priorities
Strong analytical ability and project management skills to effectively lead project teams through to completion
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills with advanced Excel capabilities a strong plus
Preferred
APICS and CPM certification preferred
Experience working with Microsoft AX or Microsoft D365 ERP system is a plus
Company
Synergy Flavors
Synergy Flavors is a manufacturer and supplier of flavorings, extracts and essences, with a truly global footprint. It is a sub-organization of Carbery Group.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
G
Greg Cardelli
Chief Financial Officer
Kevin Collins
Vice President of Sales
Recent News
2025-12-15
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