Commodity Buyer
Description
Provisur is an industry leader that pushes the boundaries of ingenuity, bringing precision-engineered food processing equipment, aftermarket parts and service to locations around the world. As a global leader in our industry with a close-knit family feel, we take pride in taking care of our people. Check out our videos at jobs.jobvite.com/provisur and see for yourself!
Provisur is seeking a Commodity Buyer to join its team in Mokena, IL. This individual will be responsible for conducting strategic sourcing activities supporting the company’s objectives for value-driven partnerships and cost-effectiveness. They will collaborate with internal stakeholders to establish material, quality, and service benchmarks, cultivate vendor relationships, and track performance through key metrics and scorecards. Additionally, they will devise and implement supply chain strategies for designated materials, actively contributing to process enhancements to elevate departmental effectiveness.
Provisur is seeking a Commodity Buyer to join its team in Mokena, IL. This individual will be responsible for conducting strategic sourcing activities supporting the company’s objectives for value-driven partnerships and cost-effectiveness. They will collaborate with internal stakeholders to establish material, quality, and service benchmarks, cultivate vendor relationships, and track performance through key metrics and scorecards. Additionally, they will devise and implement supply chain strategies for designated materials, actively contributing to process enhancements to elevate departmental effectiveness.
What You’ll do:
- Develop sourcing strategies to optimize supplier selection, drive cost savings, and mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, conduct market research, and execute sourcing events such as RFPs, RFQs, and auctions.
- Evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate contracts, and drive supplier selection decisions based on total cost of ownership (TCO) and value-added criteria.
- Partner with finance teams to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models related to indirect spend.
- Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms and conditions.
- Develop meaningful insights and recommendations to optimize spend, improve process efficiency, and support strategic decision-making.
- Regularly report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and savings achievements to stakeholders, highlighting opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
Who You Are:
- A team player enjoys solving problems and implementing solutions.
- A lifelong learner with a passion for continuous improvement.
What You’ll Need:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management roles, preferably within global manufacturing or related industries
- PMP, CPSM, Lean Six Sigma certifications is a plus
What You’ll Enjoy:
- Healthy work/life balance on a team that collaborates well and truly enjoys working together
- Environment where we promote from within, cross-train and provide ongoing skill development
- Robust benefits package including great health insurance, holiday pay, employee referral bonuses, and even pet insurance!
- Retirement savings (401k) opportunities
- A hybrid work policy and ample paid time off (PTO)
- Continuing Education Assistance
Provisur is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides an environment of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) to all employees and applicants, regardless of a person’s age, race, color, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, military or veteran status, national origin, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.