Purchasing Manager - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Purchasing Manager - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
About the Purchasing Manager Role at Robert Half
Join Robert Half's esteemed client in Bolingbrook, Illinois, as a Purchasing Manager leading procurement for a dynamic ethnic and specialty food distribution operation. This full-time position offers a competitive salary around $125,000, ideal for seasoned supply chain professionals passionate about inventory optimization, international sourcing, and team leadership in a fast-paced, shelf-life-sensitive environment. Robert Half specializes in connecting top talent with premier opportunities, and this role exemplifies our commitment to placing experts in high-impact purchasing careers.
As Purchasing Manager, you'll own end-to-end procurement strategy, ensuring product availability while minimizing spoilage and out-of-stocks across diverse SKUs from multiple global origins. Leverage your expertise in demand forecasting, ocean freight logistics, and supplier management to drive efficiency and service excellence. Perfect for professionals seeking Purchasing Manager jobs in Bolingbrook, IL, or broader supply chain careers in Illinois.
Key Responsibilities
- Own item availability and service levels for broad ethnic/specialty food assortment, mastering long-tail SKUs with erratic demand.
- Balance out-of-stock prevention with inventory freshness, aging, and spoilage risks in perishable goods.
- Handle tactical purchasing: precise order timing/sizing, MOQ adherence, multi-region supplier follow-ups.
- Transform sales forecasts, signals, and promotions into POs, factoring extended transit and port delays.
- Set inventory targets/safety stocks by item/supplier/origin to optimize service vs. capital.
- Lead and coach purchasing team, enforcing priorities, standards, accountability.
- Manage full PO lifecycle: placement, confirmation, revisions, tracking, resolving shortages/delays/substitutions/quality issues.
- Collaborate with Quality/Compliance/Operations on food safety, labeling, regulatory, origin compliance for imports.
- Direct ocean freight: container planning, mixed-SKU optimization, bookings, transit oversight.
- Cultivate ties with freight forwarders, customs brokers, internal logistics for on-time delivery and swift resolutions.
- Monitor/report KPIs: fill rate, OOS rate, days of supply, aging, spoilage exposure, freight costs.
- Champion continuous improvement in accuracy, execution, inventory health, communication.
Required Qualifications
To excel as Purchasing Manager with Robert Half's client, bring:
- Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent; advanced certifications (CPM, CSCP) a plus.
- 7+ years procurement experience, ideally in food/perishables with international sourcing.
- Proven team leadership in high-volume, variable-demand settings.
- Deep knowledge of ocean freight, customs, food safety regs (FDA, USDA).
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), Excel for analytics/forecasting.
- Strong negotiation, problem-solving for suppliers/logistics partners.
- Analytical mindset for KPIs, inventory modeling in shelf-life contexts.
- Adaptability to ethnic foods, long-lead imports from diverse origins.
This role demands strategic thinkers who thrive in supply chain management jobs, optimizing for service, cost, and freshness.
Why Join Us?
Robert Half offers unparalleled support in your career journey, placing you with innovative companies offering robust benefits: comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K match, Disability/Life coverage, generous PTO, and Parental Leave. Located in vibrant Bolingbrook, IL, enjoy proximity to Chicago's food industry hub while leading transformative procurement initiatives. Drive real impact in specialty foods supply chain, advancing your expertise in procurement careers. Apply now for this $125K opportunity—Robert Half's network ensures your success in competitive Illinois job market.
Keywords: Purchasing Manager Bolingbrook IL, Supply Chain Jobs Illinois, Food Procurement Careers, Inventory Manager Robert Half.
Locations
- Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States
Salary
125,000 - 125,000 USD / yearly
120,000 - 140,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Inventory Managementintermediate
- Supply Chain Optimizationintermediate
- Purchase Order Managementintermediate
- Supplier Relationship Managementintermediate
- Freight and Logistics Coordinationintermediate
- Team Leadership and Coachingintermediate
- KPI Tracking and Reportingintermediate
- Food Safety and Complianceintermediate
- Demand Forecastingintermediate
- Continuous Improvementintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (experience)
- 7+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in food industry preferred (experience)
- Proven experience managing teams in high-volume, perishable goods environments (experience)
- Strong knowledge of international sourcing, ocean freight, and customs regulations (experience)
- Expertise in inventory planning tools and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) (experience)
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to manage uneven demand patterns (experience)
- Experience with ethnic/specialty food assortments and shelf-life management (experience)
- Demonstrated ability to drive KPIs like fill rate, out-of-stock, and spoilage reduction (experience)
Responsibilities
- Own item availability and service levels across broad ethnic and specialty food assortment, including long-tail SKUs
- Minimize out-of-stocks while managing inventory freshness, aging, and spoilage risk
- Execute tactical purchasing: order timing, sizing, MOQ compliance, supplier follow-up across regions
- Convert forecasts, sales signals, and promotions into accurate POs accounting for transit times
- Establish inventory targets and safety stocks by item, supplier, and origin
- Lead, coach, and performance manage purchasing team with clear priorities
- Oversee PO placement, confirmation, revisions, tracking, and issue resolution
- Coordinate with Quality, Compliance, Operations on food safety and regulatory requirements
- Own ocean freight execution: container planning, optimization, booking, monitoring
- Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, logistics teams
- Track and report KPIs: fill rate, OOS rate, DOS, aging, spoilage, freight cost
- Drive continuous improvement in purchasing accuracy and cross-functional communication
Benefits
- general: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- general: 401K with Company Match
- general: Disability and Life Insurance
- general: Paid Time Off (PTO)
- general: Parental Leave
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Job Description
About the Purchasing Manager Role at Robert Half
Join Robert Half's esteemed client in Bolingbrook, Illinois, as a Purchasing Manager leading procurement for a dynamic ethnic and specialty food distribution operation. This full-time position offers a competitive salary around $125,000, ideal for seasoned supply chain professionals passionate about inventory optimization, international sourcing, and team leadership in a fast-paced, shelf-life-sensitive environment. Robert Half specializes in connecting top talent with premier opportunities, and this role exemplifies our commitment to placing experts in high-impact purchasing careers.
As Purchasing Manager, you'll own end-to-end procurement strategy, ensuring product availability while minimizing spoilage and out-of-stocks across diverse SKUs from multiple global origins. Leverage your expertise in demand forecasting, ocean freight logistics, and supplier management to drive efficiency and service excellence. Perfect for professionals seeking Purchasing Manager jobs in Bolingbrook, IL, or broader supply chain careers in Illinois.
Key Responsibilities
- Own item availability and service levels for broad ethnic/specialty food assortment, mastering long-tail SKUs with erratic demand.
- Balance out-of-stock prevention with inventory freshness, aging, and spoilage risks in perishable goods.
- Handle tactical purchasing: precise order timing/sizing, MOQ adherence, multi-region supplier follow-ups.
- Transform sales forecasts, signals, and promotions into POs, factoring extended transit and port delays.
- Set inventory targets/safety stocks by item/supplier/origin to optimize service vs. capital.
- Lead and coach purchasing team, enforcing priorities, standards, accountability.
- Manage full PO lifecycle: placement, confirmation, revisions, tracking, resolving shortages/delays/substitutions/quality issues.
- Collaborate with Quality/Compliance/Operations on food safety, labeling, regulatory, origin compliance for imports.
- Direct ocean freight: container planning, mixed-SKU optimization, bookings, transit oversight.
- Cultivate ties with freight forwarders, customs brokers, internal logistics for on-time delivery and swift resolutions.
- Monitor/report KPIs: fill rate, OOS rate, days of supply, aging, spoilage exposure, freight costs.
- Champion continuous improvement in accuracy, execution, inventory health, communication.
Required Qualifications
To excel as Purchasing Manager with Robert Half's client, bring:
- Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent; advanced certifications (CPM, CSCP) a plus.
- 7+ years procurement experience, ideally in food/perishables with international sourcing.
- Proven team leadership in high-volume, variable-demand settings.
- Deep knowledge of ocean freight, customs, food safety regs (FDA, USDA).
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), Excel for analytics/forecasting.
- Strong negotiation, problem-solving for suppliers/logistics partners.
- Analytical mindset for KPIs, inventory modeling in shelf-life contexts.
- Adaptability to ethnic foods, long-lead imports from diverse origins.
This role demands strategic thinkers who thrive in supply chain management jobs, optimizing for service, cost, and freshness.
Why Join Us?
Robert Half offers unparalleled support in your career journey, placing you with innovative companies offering robust benefits: comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K match, Disability/Life coverage, generous PTO, and Parental Leave. Located in vibrant Bolingbrook, IL, enjoy proximity to Chicago's food industry hub while leading transformative procurement initiatives. Drive real impact in specialty foods supply chain, advancing your expertise in procurement careers. Apply now for this $125K opportunity—Robert Half's network ensures your success in competitive Illinois job market.
Keywords: Purchasing Manager Bolingbrook IL, Supply Chain Jobs Illinois, Food Procurement Careers, Inventory Manager Robert Half.
Locations
- Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States
Salary
125,000 - 125,000 USD / yearly
120,000 - 140,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Inventory Managementintermediate
- Supply Chain Optimizationintermediate
- Purchase Order Managementintermediate
- Supplier Relationship Managementintermediate
- Freight and Logistics Coordinationintermediate
- Team Leadership and Coachingintermediate
- KPI Tracking and Reportingintermediate
- Food Safety and Complianceintermediate
- Demand Forecastingintermediate
- Continuous Improvementintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (experience)
- 7+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in food industry preferred (experience)
- Proven experience managing teams in high-volume, perishable goods environments (experience)
- Strong knowledge of international sourcing, ocean freight, and customs regulations (experience)
- Expertise in inventory planning tools and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) (experience)
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to manage uneven demand patterns (experience)
- Experience with ethnic/specialty food assortments and shelf-life management (experience)
- Demonstrated ability to drive KPIs like fill rate, out-of-stock, and spoilage reduction (experience)
Responsibilities
- Own item availability and service levels across broad ethnic and specialty food assortment, including long-tail SKUs
- Minimize out-of-stocks while managing inventory freshness, aging, and spoilage risk
- Execute tactical purchasing: order timing, sizing, MOQ compliance, supplier follow-up across regions
- Convert forecasts, sales signals, and promotions into accurate POs accounting for transit times
- Establish inventory targets and safety stocks by item, supplier, and origin
- Lead, coach, and performance manage purchasing team with clear priorities
- Oversee PO placement, confirmation, revisions, tracking, and issue resolution
- Coordinate with Quality, Compliance, Operations on food safety and regulatory requirements
- Own ocean freight execution: container planning, optimization, booking, monitoring
- Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, logistics teams
- Track and report KPIs: fill rate, OOS rate, DOS, aging, spoilage, freight cost
- Drive continuous improvement in purchasing accuracy and cross-functional communication
Benefits
- general: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- general: 401K with Company Match
- general: Disability and Life Insurance
- general: Paid Time Off (PTO)
- general: Parental Leave
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