Signode

Signode

Purchasing Manager - Roselle, IL

Roselle, IL, United States · Full-time

No sponsorship$110k-$125kDetected 7 days ago
ExcelSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementERPPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationTime ManagementMentoringAdaptability

About the role

  • We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging.
  • We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials.

Responsibilities

  • Directly manage, coach, and develop six Purchasing Planners responsible for mechanical and electrical purchasing and inventory planning.
  • Build a high performance team culture emphasizing accountability, collaboration, urgency, and continuous improvement.
  • Own overall inventory planning and purchasing execution for the APT business across all supported manufacturing plants.
  • Partner with Category Manager to align sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and risk mitigation plans.
  • Lead time management
  • Drive continuous improvement with suppliers to support reliability, responsiveness, and cost objectives.
  • Partner with plant leadership to validate inventory targets and production support needs.
  • Lead procurement planning input into monthly SIOP meetings, ensuring risks, constraints, and mitigation plans are visible and actionable.
  • The Purchasing Manager - APT is responsible for leading and developing a team of six Purchasing Planners supporting the APT business.
  • This role owns purchasing execution, inventory planning performance, supplier alignment, and cross‑plant coordination to ensure uninterrupted production and customer fulfillment.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, inventory planning, or supply chain.
  • 7+ years of people management experience, preferably managing planners or buyers.
  • Working knowledge of inventory financials, working capital, and cost drivers.
  • Ability to balance service, inventory, and cost tradeoffs at a portfolio level.
  • Proven experience working in matrixed, fast‑paced environments, with high SKU variety and low volumes
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Vavision
  • Ability to leverage ERP and reporting tools for KPI management and decision making.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or Engineering preferred

Skills

  • These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit.
  • Advanced Excel skills (planning models, analysis, reporting).

Compensation

  • The annual salary for this position ranges from $110,000 - $125,000 + 15% bonus target and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location.
  • Starting annual salary within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.

Benefits

  • Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more.
  • Benefits begin the month following the hire date.
  • The annual salary for this position ranges from $110,000 - $125,000 + 15% bonus target and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future

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