Procurement Manager

Welcome to VVF Illinois Services, LLC! We're part of VVF Group, a world leader in manufacturing of Oleo Chemicals and Personal Care products founded in 1939. We are one of the largest contract manufacturers of personal care products in the world. Here in Montgomery, Illinois, we focus on the manufacturing and distribution of Personal Care Products - we manufacture bar soaps, deodorants, antiperspirants and gels. At VVF, it's not about the job, it's about the experience. We strive to create an exceptional environment for our employees, shaped by fair practices and excellent opportunities for career growth and a working culture that embraces diversity.

The Procurement Manager (Raw Materials/Packaging Materials) will lead sourcing and procurement activities for VVF USA across direct and indirect spend categories. The role is responsible for ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness, supplier performance, risk mitigation and working capital optimization while partnering closely with Planning, Manufacturing and Logistics teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned to business objectives
• Manage sourcing of raw materials, packaging, chemicals and indirect categories
• Lead commercial negotiations, contracts and supplier relationship management
• Drive cost savings, should-cost analysis and working capital improvements
• Monitor commodity trends, supply risks and market intelligence
• Develop alternate sourcing and business continuity plans
• Collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality and Logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted supply
• Track supplier performance on cost, quality, OTIF and responsiveness
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracts and ERP processes
• Support procurement analytics, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives

Key KPIs

• Supply continuity
• Supplier OTIF and quality
• Working capital improvement
• Procurement savings
• Supplier risk mitigation
• Contract compliance

Qualifications & Experience

• Authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business or related field
• 8-15 years of procurement experience in FMCG, chemicals, oleochemicals or manufacturing industries
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and commodity procurement
• SAP and advanced Excel proficiency preferred

At VVF, our people are what make the difference. Benefits for this position include medical, dental and vision insurance available on day 1 of employment. Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverages are provided and paid for by the company. We offer a company match on employee contributions into our available 401(k) retirement plan. Enjoy company paid holidays and vacation time as well as a business casual work environment.

VVF is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, including the perception that a person has any of those characteristics or that the person is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable law. VVF is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io or call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.