Deployment Manager I
Elkay Manufacturing•Downers Grove, IL
•$96,000 - $132,000
About The Position
The Deployment Manager I drives the implementation and adoption of Indirect Procurement strategies, processes, and supplier programs across assigned business units. The role leads cross-functional change management, supplier transitions, and program execution to ensure consistent delivery of value, compliance, and performance outcomes. The position works with Category Managers, Finance, Operations, and AI and digital enablement teams to deliver procurement initiatives, validate results, improve processes, and support automation, data accuracy, and dashboard integration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage change effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience interpreting data and trends.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and ERP systems such as D365, Oracle, or JDE.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Nice To Haves
- Power BI experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead deployment of sourcing and category strategies across assigned business units, ensuring alignment with company objectives and procurement policies.
- Serve as the primary change management and communication lead for site rollouts, supplier transitions, and process adoption.
- Manage and execute assigned Indirect Procurement program areas, including Procurement Risk, Governance, and Performance; Procurement Operations and P2P Enablement; and Project Lifecycle Management and Supplier Enablement.
- Partner with Category Managers, Finance, and Operations to validate savings, compliance, and supplier performance outcomes.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and performance reports to track KPIs, risk mitigation, and adoption metrics.
- Support user training, onboarding, and communication of procurement standards, tools, and best practices.
- Identify improvement opportunities and lead initiatives to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with AI and digital enablement teams to drive automation, data accuracy, and dashboard integration.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance
- Matching 401(k) contribution
- Health Savings Account
- Up to 3 weeks of starting vacation, which may increase with tenure
- 12 paid holidays
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Educational reimbursement
- Matching gift program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted company stock
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
