Top Purchasing Executive jobs in Des Plaines, IL

Top Purchasing Executive leads procurement and purchasing operations and develops strategic plans to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Evaluates and develops strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Top Purchasing Executive fosters collaboration with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Designs processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Top Purchasing Executive incorporates auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Top Purchasing Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Purchasing Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Inventory and Purchasing
  • Hispanic Technology Executive Council
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • What Supply Chain Inventory and Purchasing contributes to Cardinal Health
    Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management as well as demand, supply and manufacturing planning.

    The Supply Chain Inventory and Purchasing team is responsible for managing supplier relations at a tactical level by executing and expediting purchase orders. Supply Chain Inventory and Purchasing ensures the right quantity of products arrive in the right place, at the right time and cost. Assists in negotiating product and supply chain costs. Utilize terms and conditions of supplier contracts, work with internal customers to improve processes, and evaluate supplier performance that ultimately improves the supply chain.

    Job Summary
    The Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Inventory and Purchasing position performs analysis of the inventory and over the counter products. The analyses include maintaining optimal inventory levels and minimizing loss risk for products. This job also communicates with suppliers to address inventory issues including products substitutions. This job supports sales by placing purchase orders as requested and communicates any potential supply and demand variations based on complex forecast analysis conducted.

    Responsibilities

    • Comprehensive ownership and efficient management of the purchase order life cycle (PO creation to receipt). Resolves failures throughout the lifecycle of the purchase order.
    • Manages supplier portfolio to key metrics (DIOH, service level, lead time, etc.).
    • Efficient demand forecasting and incorporates customer/market.
    • Maintain purchasing systems parameters for assigned supplier portfolio such as order minimums, order days, lead time, order cycle, etc.
    • Serve as primary Inventory/Purchasing contact for the Supplier and develop long term relationships to continually improve supply chain processes and meet our customer needs.
    • Collaborate effectively with suppliers and stakeholders to manage issues, gather relevant data, review performance and drive improvements (ex. Advance Ship Notice and Purchase Orders via EDI).
    • Proactively analyze service failures to mitigate future issues which may include the placement of emergency purchase orders.
    • Managing the release of backordered products into the supply channel.
    • Assist in the execution of new product launches, item replacements (NDC changes), new manufactures.
    • Participate and/or leads projects and independently manage project milestones to completion to improve department workflow.
    • Create and maintain product availability messaging via manufacturer backorder reports.
    • Identifies opportunities for efficiencies and drives change.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelors Degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
    • 2-4 years of experience preferred
    • Experience with SCORE, Distrack, and SAP preferred
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel & Access) and Business Objects/BI&A
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Strong analytical skills preferred
    • Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
    • Strong understanding of supply chain concepts, financial acumen, and product knowledge preferred
    • Experience with LSS concepts and tools preferred

    What is expected of you and others at this level

    • Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks
    • Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
    • Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve
    • Applies judgment within defined parameters
    • Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
    • Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

    Anticipated salary range: $55,400 - $79,200

    Bonus eligible: No

    Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

    • Medical, dental and vision coverage
    • Paid time off plan
    • Health savings account (HSA)
    • 401k savings plan
    • Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
    • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
    • Short- and long-term disability coverage
    • Work-Life resources
    • Paid parental leave
    • Healthy lifestyle programs

    Application window anticipated to close: 4/14/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

    #LI-Remote

    Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

    Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

     

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Executive Director
  • KEES/Alford Executive Search
  • Barrington, IL FULL_TIME
  • Barrington Area Council on Aging Mission: "Bacoa redefines aging by empowering older adults, their caregivers and families as they pursue vibrant, healthy lifestyles, leading our community through sup...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Japanese Bilingual Client Service for a Japanese Mega Bank
  • Top Group
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Must have Business or higher level of Japanese skill and Customer Service experience 4days/wk in Office of Hybrid working style Monitor maturing loans, deposits and foreign exchange (FX) transactions,...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Driver Education Instructor
  • Top Driver
  • Aurora, IL FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • About usTop Driver is the premier private driver education company in the Midwest for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on our professional team of instructors and managers and our goal is to have our...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Driver Education Instructor
  • Top Driver
  • Northbrook, IL PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • About us Top Driver is the premier private driver education company in the Midwest for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on our professional team of instructors and managers and our goal is to have ou...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Dominican University - Executive Director of Nursing
  • Academic Career & Executive Search
  • River Forest, IL FULL_TIME
  • Dominican University Executive Director of Nursing Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist Dominican University in its search for Executive Director of Nursing. For full consideration,...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • Avw Equipment Company, Inc.
  • Maywood, IL
  • Description Company Overview: Automatic Vehicle Wash Equipment Co., Inc. (AVW) is a family-owned company with more than ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent in Manufacturing
  • CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
  • Woodridge, IL
  • Company/Role Overview: CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Search has been retained by a Manufacturer in the Woodridge, IL area to ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Clerk - Supply Chain Department, (Chicago-R)
  • OSI Group
  • Chicago, IL
  • Job Summary Responsible for developing production plans and schedules that align production, transportation, and warehou...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Buyer
  • Confidential
  • Chicago, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Seeking a candidate responsible for purchasing/releasing bulk materials based on forecas...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Buyer
  • WernerCo
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • Job Description Job Description WHY WERNER? BECAUSE WE ARE THE PRO'S CHOICE!* You will find our market-leading products ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Resupply Purchasing Administrator
  • H+K International
  • Aurora, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Summary Reviews opportunities and requirements for raw materials, components, and finish...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • GWS Tool Group - Illinois
  • Batavia, IL
  • Job Type Full-time Description Job Title: Purchasing Agent Department: Purchasing Reports to: Director of Manufacturing ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Buyer/Purchasing Agent
  • Nuance Solutions
  • Chicago, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Nuance Solutions, LLC is growing and seeking a Buyer to join our Award-Winning Team! The...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Des Plaines is located at 42°2′2″N 87°53′59″W / 42.03389°N 87.89972°W / 42.03389; -87.89972 (42.033848, −87.899786). According to the 2010 census, Des Plaines has a total area of 14.415 square miles (37.33 km2), of which 14.28 square miles (36.99 km2) (or 99.06%) is land and 0.135 square miles (0.35 km2) (or 0.94%) is water. Des Plaines is traversed by two interstate highways – I-90 (the Northwest Tollway) and I-294 (the Tri-State Tollway). Des Plaines is named for the Des Plaines River, which flows through it. The name is from 18th-century French referencing the American sycamore which r...
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Income Estimation for Top Purchasing Executive jobs
$248,829 to $361,636
Des Plaines, Illinois area prices
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