What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at Carus Group?
Do you have a knack for identifying opportunities to mitigate risk, reduce cost and increase efficiencies within processes? Do you enjoy collaborating with others to generate solutions to urgent issues? If so, then come join a collaborative team that takes supply chain management to the next level!
THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the Procurement Manager will:
- Manage and execute procurement strategies for indirect and capital purchasing, balancing tactical execution with strategic initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving supplier qualification, development, and performance monitoring through KPIs and scorecards.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement efforts with business needs, ensuring efficient use of resources and compliance with company policies.
- Develop supplier and category strategies to optimize procurement decisions, ensuring market competitiveness and value delivery.
- Lead efforts to identify and implement technology solutions that improve procurement efficiency and reduce manual processes (slow-moving inventory).
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through sourcing analysis, supplier negotiations, and process improvements.
THE QUALIFICATIONS
The right candidate will have the ability to leverage strong time-management capabilities in an environment with rapidly changing priorities and time constraints. Your credentials ideally include:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred with a minimum of 5-7 years of purchasing, supply chain, and materials management experience.
- ISM or APICS certifications preferred
- 5–7 years of experience in procurement with a focus on both indirect and capital purchasing.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and supplier relationship management skills.
- Experience with ERP and MRP systems; familiarity with BaaN, IFS, or Maximo preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to develop procurement strategies and implement process improvements.
- Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
- Strong ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and understand the audience.
THE COMPANY
Carus is a highly respected, family-owned company with deep roots in Illinois’ Starved Rock Country. We develop and manufacture products that clean the air, water and soil, and we are always exploring new opportunities and initiatives to expand our reach.
For over 100 years, Carus has been the employer of choice in the greater LaSalle-Peru area. Through several local outreach initiatives, we actively support our local community and STEM education.
It’s an exciting time to join the Carus team.
- The LaSalle manufacturing facility has an exciting new project that will enhance our capabilities.
- The Belmont location has just expanded to include a dedicated on-site logistics group.
- The Peru business headquarters recently completed a full office renovation.
- We have a new strategy to accelerate growth and are executing at a high level.
- We are rooted in history but focused on the future!
THE PERKS
Employees enjoy incredible work life balance and exceptional benefits.
- Flexible hours and work-from-home Fridays.
- Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) plans as well as company-paid basic life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement program for employees and their dependents.
- Employee engagement, company-sponsored volunteer opportunities and STEM education initiatives.
Want to learn more about Carus? Visit www.carusllc.com or check us out on Facebook @carusllc.
Carus is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/AAP/LGBTQ
Company: Carus
