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Purchasing Specialist
Itasca, IL US
Posted: 10/11/2024
2024-10-11
2024-11-11
Job Number: 1111972
Pay Rate: $75000.00 - $80000.00 per year
Job Description
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Manufacturing Purchasing Specialist is responsible for day-to-day procuring materials, components, and services essential for the manufacturing process. This role involves negotiating prices, managing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery for a targeted set of material / component categories. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize purchasing processes, reduce costs, and maintain inventory levels within their purchasing scope.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
COMPUTER SKILLS:
The Manufacturing Purchasing Specialist is responsible for day-to-day procuring materials, components, and services essential for the manufacturing process. This role involves negotiating prices, managing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery for a targeted set of material / component categories. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize purchasing processes, reduce costs, and maintain inventory levels within their purchasing scope.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analyze material needs and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely issuance
- Monitor supplier performance, resolving issues and building strong relationships
- Collaborate with production planning to ensure timely delivery of materials and components
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiation and process improvement
- Optimize MRP parameters to minimize costs and inventory for targeted component categories
- Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities and supplier performance, developing supplier improvement plans where necessary
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven track record of purchasing execution, improving availability while reducing inventory
- Successful development of material / component forecasts using available (imperfect) data
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing, inventory coordination, or similar roles in a manufacturing environment
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate s degree in supply chain management or vocational training in similar field preferred
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles a plus
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Strong working proficiency with applicable software such as MSOffice
- Strong working proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite)
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