Purchasing Manager

ITW - Elgin, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Elgin, IL

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at ITW Shakeproof is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving change in a dynamic environment. This position focuses on developing and implementing purchasing and sourcing strategies across the Shakeproof division, ensuring effective supplier management and inventory control. The Purchasing Manager will lead a small team, manage vendor negotiations, and support cross-functional initiatives to enhance supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Develops and motivates core talent within the purchasing/supply chain group.
• Creates standardized processes and systems for purchasing practices in alignment with ITW models.
• Directs workflow within the department and assigns work as needed.
• Leads complex vendor negotiations with raw material suppliers to secure best pricing and contract setups.
• Develops and manages a network of vendors and suppliers to ensure consistent supplies and competitive pricing.
• Ensures MRD target setting, review, and exception reporting is completed and maintained.
• Facilitates and maintains timely quotations for all products.
• Optimizes in-stock quantities while managing slow and obsolete inventory.
• Manages inventory for ramp-ups and ramp-downs.
• Reviews and manages Purchase Price Variance (PPV) reports.
• Identifies and manages part expeditions.
• Aligns with production and internal customers to ensure planned production schedules are met.
• Keeps management and stakeholders updated on current projects and issues.
• Supports the engineering team with APQP processes for new business and product launches.
• Provides cross-functional support by completing special assignments and performing data analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain, or business management.
• 5+ years of experience in effective supplier management, including negotiation and quality assurance.
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing-related inventory management and purchasing.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage cost savings and new product development projects.
• Experience in setting goals and performance management.
• Proven track record of cost savings and employee development results.
• Thorough knowledge of materials function and understanding of value propositions.
• Demonstrated competency in prioritization and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task and make critical business decisions based on established metrics.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in continuous improvement activities to enhance supply chain processes.
• Willingness and capability to move into higher-level functional leadership roles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Path for advancement