We have partnered with a global industrial electrical manufacturing company in Highland, IL area to provide them with a Director of Supply Chain Management. Please review the below description and let us know if you are interested.



Prioritized must haves for the Director of Supply Chain Management:

#1. Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.

#2. Manufacturing Industry experience.

#3. 5 years experience in Procurement or materials management or equivalent.

#4. Experience in inventory control, purchasing, and negotiation is necessary.



Responsibilities of the Director of Supply Chain Management:

Responsible for the control and operations of the Corporate Supply Chain and Purchasing Department. Develops policies, procedures, and objectives for the Company's supply chain in accordance with corporate objectives.



Essential Duties

Directs the Purchases activity including all processes and procedures to ensure compliance with company objectives and policies.
Establishes departmental goals and objectives in line with the Company’s objectives.
Leads internal business process reviews and recommends changes for improvements to increase internal productivity and process quality.
Facilitates supplier selection and negotiates contracts for key strategic initiatives.
Reviews, analyzes, and recommends polices related to new contracts and agreements consistent with Corporate goals and adherence to all mandatory domestic and international legal requirements.
Maintains working knowledge of the latest industry trends and practices.
Furnishes purchase analysis, and maintains cost and delivery data for use in scheduling, planning, budgeting, and other functional activities.
Manages and maintains the Supplier Purchasing System and all related data sets.
Provide support for the interdepartmental objectives of the organization.


Requirements of the Director of Supply Chain Management:

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
APICS or CPM certification desired.
5 years experience in Procurement or materials management or equivalent.
Knowledge of mainframe computing applications and capabilities and proficient in word and excel.
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Experience in inventory control, purchasing, and negotiation is necessary.
Ability to travel as necessary.


Other Key Requirements:

In office role.
No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.


Benefits of the Director of Supply Chain Management:

Medical, Vision and Dental benefits
Paid Time Off
401K