Company Description

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial, and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one that the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering, and meaningful.

Job Description

Role Description:

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is committed to driving innovation and excellence to greatly enhance the value provided by the Procurement Function. As a Procurement Manager for our company, you will play a critical role in leading the procurement team to ensure our plants and operations have the products, components and resources required to maintain their operations. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, purchases and systems whilst identifying opportunities for improvement to drive profitability.

Key Accountabilities (Performance Profile):

Lead, mentor, and develop a lean, high-performing procurement team; prioritize and delegate workload to ensure agile and efficient execution across projects, plants, and business functions
Drive the transformation and continuous improvement of the procurement function, implementing best-in-class processes, tools, and governance frameworks
Develop and execute procurement strategies that optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), balancing cost, quality, service, and risk to deliver sustainable business value
Act as a strategic business partner to Operations, Finance, and Project Teams, aligning procurement strategies with broader commercial and operational objectives
Lead complex sourcing initiatives, including RFx development, bid evaluation, supplier selection, and contract negotiation for critical goods and services
Champion innovation within procurement by identifying new sourcing models, supplier partnerships, and digital tools to improve efficiency and outcomes
Design and implement proactive supply risk management strategies, ensuring resilience and continuity in the supply base
Build, develop, and manage key supplier relationships, fostering collaboration, performance improvement, and long-term value creation
Establish and track supplier performance metrics (e.g., scorecards), driving accountability and continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and cost
Lead commercial negotiations and contract management activities, ensuring favorable terms, risk mitigation, and compliance with company standards
Identify and deliver measurable cost savings and value creation opportunities through strategic sourcing, demand management, and supplier rationalization
Ensure disciplined procurement execution, including timely and accurate purchase order management and contract compliance
Influence and challenge stakeholders constructively to ensure alignment with procurement strategies and governance
Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and industry analysis to inform sourcing strategies and maintain competitive advantage

Qualifications

Key Knowledge and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
10+ years of progressive procurement/sourcing experience, including demonstrated success in a Procurement Manager or transformation-focused leadership role
Proven track record of building, transforming, or significantly improving procurement functions, particularly in small or evolving organizations
Strong commercial and financial acumen, with deep understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO), cost drivers, and value levers
Experience across sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and post-award contract execution
Industry experience in AG, Manufacturing, Energy, or Oil & Gas preferred
Experience working in lean or resource-constrained environments, requiring adaptability and hands-on leadership
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and procurement tools

Additional Information

Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:

Working at Tessenderlo Kerley

Work/life balance
Fun and rewarding environment
Learning, development, and teamwork
Community involvement/outreach
Challenging and meaningful work

Benefits & Rewards:

Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (low employee premiums!)
401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching, up to the first 5% of employee contribution
401(k) Company Retirement Contribution at year-end at up to 4% of annual base salary
Short-Term Incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
Life Insurance – 2x Annual Base Salary
Paid vacation and sick time, and ten paid holidays per year
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
Adoption Assistance - up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
Childbearing and parental leave
Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Telemedicine program - for you and your dependents
Long-Term Disability insurance
Company referral program

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Department: Supply Chain

Tessenderlo Group

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