Procurement Manager (Manufacturing)

Location: West Chicago, Illinois, USA; onsite

Salary: $85,000–$100,000 annually

Company

hirify.global produces ink and coating solutions for commercial, packaging, and digital printing markets, with subsidiaries in Europe and South America and a focus on innovation and sustainability.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and execute procurement strategies across the supplier base, including alternative supplier sourcing and qualification.
• Manage vendor relationships and serve as the point of contact between suppliers and INX manufacturing sites and technical laboratories.
• Monitor global commodity and material market trends and translate them into supply, cost, and risk controls.
• Evaluate supplier performance and compliance while maintaining procurement records, scorecards, and key performance indicators.
• Forecast production needs and coordinate future demand planning with operational, supply chain, technical, and commercial teams.
• Negotiate vendor contracts and terms while coordinating material flow across INX facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• 5+ years of procurement experience in a production environment.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with procurement software and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to build supplier and stakeholder relationships, work independently, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.

Nice to have

• SAP or S/4HANA experience.
• APICS, ISM, or equivalent certification.
• Knowledge of the ink or chemical industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, pet insurance, HSA, FSA, and 401(k) benefits.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off and Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee growth opportunities in a safe and environmentally conscious culture.
• Post-offer, pre-employment drug screening, physical examination, and background check required.