Purchasing Specialist

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Itasca, Illinois, USA
Full-time

ROLESUMMARY :

The ManufacturingPurchasing Specialist is responsible for daytoday procuringmaterials components and services essential for the manufacturingprocess.

This role involves negotiating prices managing purchaseorders and ensuring timely delivery for a targeted set of material / component categories.

They will collaborate with crossfunctionalteams to optimize purchasing processes reduce costs and maintaininventory levels within their purchasingscope.

ESSENTIALJOBRESPONSIBILITIES :

  • yzematerial needs and process purchase orders ensuring accuracy andtimelyissuance
  • Monitorsupplier performance resolving issues and building strongrelationships
  • Collaboratewith production planning to ensure timely delivery of materials andcomponents
  • Identifycostsaving opportunities through supplier negotiation and processimprovement
  • OptimizeMRP parameters to minimize costs and inventory for targetedcomponentcategories
  • Maintainaccurate records of purchasing activities and supplier performancedeveloping supplier improvement plans wherenecessary
  • Ensurecompliance with company purchasing policies andprocedures

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Proventrack record of purchasing improving availability while reducinginventory
  • Successfuldevelopment of material / component forecasts using available(imperfect) data
  • Strongytical and problemsolvingss
  • Excellentnegotiation communication and interpersonalss
  • Abilityto work independently and as part of ateam

EDUCATIONANDEXPERIENCE :

  • Minimumof 3 years of experience in purchasing inventory coordination orsimilar roles in a manufacturingenvironment
  • Highschool diploma or equivalent required ociate’s degree insupply chain management or vocational training in similar fieldpreferred
  • Knowledgeof lean manufacturing principles aplus

COMPUTERSS :

  • Strongworking proficiency with applicable software such asMSOffice
  • Strongworking proficiency with ERP systems(NetSuite)
  • 20 days ago
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