LaSalle Intelligent Solutions is hiring a Supply Base Manager to join the purchasing team at a market-leading commercial ice machine manufacturer in Vernon Hills, IL. This direct hire role is ideal for a purchasing professional who enjoys the supplier side of the business and has hands-on experience buying electronic components for finished manufactured products.
This is an individual contributor role with real scope. You’ll own a portfolio of roughly 60 to 70 suppliers and $20M to $25M in annual spend, work directly with vendors, and bring recommendations to the VP of Purchasing on decisions that affect the finished product.
Responsibilities
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Manage the existing supplier base and evaluate supplier performance on cost, quality and delivery
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Work directly with vendors to resolve performance issues and drive improvements
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Assess the competitiveness of assigned components and recommend changes or cost-saving opportunities
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Present supplier recommendations to purchasing leadership
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Support product and project teams, including value analysis and value engineering initiatives
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Ensure accuracy of inventory and supplier payments
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Provide occasional shortage support for the Fairfax, SC plant and make occasional plant and supplier visits
What’s Needed?
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Direct purchasing experience with electronic components used in finished manufactured products
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Proven ownership of supplier relationships, including examples of working through cost, quality, delivery or availability issues
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Sound purchasing judgment and the ability to build and present supplier recommendations
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Bachelor’s degree required
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Ability to work onsite five days a week in Vernon Hills
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Experience sourcing components for refrigeration, commercial foodservice equipment, appliances or similar products preferred
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Experience with value analysis or value engineering preferred
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Supplier quality or structured problem-solving training, and experience managing a comparable supplier portfolio, preferred
What’s In It for Me?
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Inherit a meaningful supplier portfolio and work directly with the VP of Purchasing
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Join an established industry leader that is part of a global group of 50 brands, with solid, profitable and stable fundamentals
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Work in a new building in a great location
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Receive transition support from a retiring Director of Purchasing with deep supplier knowledge
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Medical, dental and vision insurance
Key Details
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Compensation: $90,000-$105,000 base salary
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Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance
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Location: Vernon Hills, IL
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Work Model: In office, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm
If you’re a purchasing professional who wants to own a significant supplier portfolio and make a visible impact on the finished product, apply today!
Gavin Sullivan
LaSalle Intelligent Solutions
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