Crescent Brands brings over 120 years of industry leadership in custom picture framing and art supply product development, manufacturing, and global sales. As a multi-generational, family-owned company, we are financially strong and committed to a culture rooted in customer service, integrity, and respect. Our headquarters is in Wheeling, Illinois, with additional facilities in Tennessee and Germany.

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Procurement Manager for our Wheeling, Illinois facility.

Job Summary

The Procurement Manager will lead our purchasing team and manage vendor relationships with a hands-on approach. This role covers everything from high-level negotiations and policy-setting to daily PO generation and budget tracking.

Essential Functions:

• Lead Negotiations: Negotiate with vendors for raw materials, finished goods, components, factory supplies and miscellaneous items to secure the best pricing, credit terms, and service guarantees.
• Manage Purchasing Operations: Generate and review purchase orders for all departments.
• Oversee Vendor Relationships: Develop new supply sources where vendors are inadequate and manage ongoing vendor relationships. Create scorecards to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track cost savings and vendor results.
• Direct the Team: Supervise and mentor the purchasing staff to ensure a productive and efficient workflow. Review, modify and create departmental procedures.
• Control the Budget: Follow budget rules, review competitive bids, and advise leadership on vendor selection.
• Support Production & Launches: Maintain clear communication with Marketing to ensure sales materials are available.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Act as a bridge between production, finance, and marketing to ensure all departments are aligned on material needs, lead times, and budget impacts.
• Enforce Compliance: Establish and monitor purchasing policies to ensure compliance with U.S. environmental laws, safety regulations, and corporate business ethics.
• Facility & Ancillary Management: Manage vendor relations for recycling programs (paper/board), vending services, and other value-added facility needs.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, specifically in Manufacturing (Packaging, CPG, Fabrication, etc).

Education: BS/BA in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business.

Leadership: Proven experience managing a team and overseeing significant vendor portfolios.

Technical Skills: Strong data analysis skills and proficiency with ERPs and MS 365

Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a focus on clear, proactive communication across all departments.

Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the USA.

Must be able to navigate a manufacturing environment.

Successful completion of a background check and drug screen.