Purchasing Manager

HIRING IMMEDIATELY: PURCHASING MANAGER IN WAUKEGAN, IL Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Purchasing Manager to join our team in Waukegan, Illinois. This individual will be responsible for leading and overseeing all procurement activities to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and quality-driven acquisition of materials and supplies. The ideal candidate will possess 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain-related functions; minimum 5 years of experience managing and developing teams; and more listed below. Pay, Schedule, and Location Starting at $85,000-$115,000 Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision Full time schedule Located in Waukegan, Illinois Duties and Responsibilities Lead, manage, and develop the purchasing team, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management. Assign and oversee daily workloads to ensure efficient and timely execution of purchasing activities. Provide ongoing feedback, mentorship, and performance development for team members. Foster a high-performing, collaborative team environment focused on accountability and continuous improvement. Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with organizational goals. Oversee all purchasing activities, ensuring timely procurement of materials and supplies. Ensure purchase orders are processed accurately and delivered on time. Support alignment between procurement execution and production, planning, and operational needs. Assist with implementation and optimization of MRP systems to improve material planning effectiveness. Partner with sourcing and quality teams to improve supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and cost. Collaborate with manufacturing, planning, and quality control teams to ensure material availability and alignment with production schedules. Maintain strong supplier relationships and ensure corrective actions are implemented when necessary. Monitor and optimize inventory levels to reduce excess stock and warehousing costs. Drive cost reduction initiatives across procurement categories. Support budgeting efforts in collaboration with finance to ensure procurement aligns with financial targets. Reduce purchasing lead times through process improvements and supplier coordination. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies. Maintain accurate records of supplier performance, purchasing activity, and inventory metrics. Track purchasing KPIs and operational metrics to ensure departmental objectives are met. Identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions to improve performance outcomes Requirements and Qualifications 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain-related functions. Minimum 5 years of experience managing and developing teams. Strong knowledge of purchasing principles, inventory management, and supply chain operations. Experience managing supplier performance and implementing corrective action plans. Strong background in cost control, inventory optimization, and procurement strategy execution. Experience collaborating cross-functionally with sourcing, quality, finance, and operations teams. Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, motivate, and develop teams. Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of packaging materials (corrugate, plastics, films) and/or chemical raw materials preferred. Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing, Just-In-Time (JIT), and inventory optimization principles. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered. Advanced supply chain certifications are a plus. (Salary range based on experience) Accurate Personnel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr