Procurement Manager
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Job Location:
Montgomery, TX - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 80000 - 100000
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Welcome to VVF Illinois Services LLC! Were 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 its not about the job its 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
- Bachelors degree in supply chain Engineering Business or related field
- 815 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 or call Human Resources at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Required Experience:
Manager
