Lead Buyer
About The Position
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! Lead Buyer This role is Hybrid (3 on‑site / 2 WFH), based in Momence, IL; 5–10% travel. No relocation or visa sponsorship. Make global ingredient supply chains better—every day. At Van Drunen Family of Companies, we're not just providing ingredients; we're providing people with purpose and possibility. We are a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe. Our mission is to honor God in all we do, help people develop, strive for excellence, serve world class products, and grow profitably guided by humility, integrity, passion, and excellence. What you’ll do Lead a team of three buyers and keep production moving with accurate POs, clean ERP data, and strong supplier relationships. You’ll bring structure to the Execution & Delivery rhythm, partner closely with Supply Chain, and turn KPIs into actions—not just reports. Coach buyers with clear standards and feedback loops. Improve the claim process , embedding templates, SLAs, and ownership. Operationalize KPIs ( OTIF, PPV, cost/soft savings ) into day‑to‑day routines. Resolve vendor issues, protect service, and support cross‑functional planning. Who you are You connect daily purchasing signals to broader sourcing strategy, influence change‑resistant stakeholders, and sweat the details. You’ve led teams in procurement (5–7+ years total; 2+ leading), know food/production environments, and are comfortable with ERP systems .
Requirements
- Led teams in procurement (5–7+ years total; 2+ leading)
- Know food/production environments
- Comfortable with ERP systems
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of three buyers
- Keep production moving with accurate POs, clean ERP data, and strong supplier relationships
- Bring structure to the Execution & Delivery rhythm
- Partner closely with Supply Chain
- Turn KPIs into actions—not just reports
- Coach buyers with clear standards and feedback loops
- Improve the claim process , embedding templates, SLAs, and ownership
- Operationalize KPIs ( OTIF, PPV, cost/soft savings ) into day‑to‑day routines
- Resolve vendor issues, protect service, and support cross‑functional planning
- Connect daily purchasing signals to broader sourcing strategy
- Influence change‑resistant stakeholders
- Sweat the details
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
