Procurement Manager

vvf intervest, llc • Montgomery, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to VVF Illinois Services, LLC! We're part of VVF Group, a world leader in manufacturing of Oleo Chemicals and Personal Care products founded in 1939. We are one of the largest contract manufacturers of personal care products in the world. Here in Montgomery, Illinois, we focus on the manufacturing and distribution of Personal Care Products - we manufacture bar soaps, deodorants, antiperspirants and gels. At VVF, it's not about the job, it's about the experience. We strive to create an exceptional environment for our employees, shaped by fair practices and excellent opportunities for career growth and a working culture that embraces diversity.

The Procurement Manager (Raw Materials/Packaging Materials) will lead sourcing and procurement activities for VVF USA across direct and indirect spend categories. The role is responsible for ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness, supplier performance, risk mitigation and working capital optimization while partnering closely with Planning, Manufacturing and Logistics teams.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business or related field
• 8–15 years of procurement experience in FMCG, chemicals, oleochemicals or manufacturing industries
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and commodity procurement
• SAP and advanced Excel proficiency preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned to business objectives
• Manage sourcing of raw materials, packaging, chemicals and indirect categories
• Lead commercial negotiations, contracts and supplier relationship management
• Drive cost savings, should-cost analysis and working capital improvements
• Monitor commodity trends, supply risks and market intelligence
• Develop alternate sourcing and business continuity plans
• Collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality and Logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted supply
• Track supplier performance on cost, quality, OTIF and responsiveness
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracts and ERP processes
• Support procurement analytics, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance available on day 1 of employment
• Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverages are provided and paid for by the company
• company match on employee contributions into our available 401(k) retirement plan
• company paid holidays and vacation time
• business casual work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior