Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsNew role open to due positive growth and future outlookAmple room for internal advancementAbout Our ClientA growing manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Purchasing Specialist to support procurement, inventory management, and continuous improvement initiatives across a dynamic production environment. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented supply chain professional who enjoys balancing day-to-day purchasing responsibilities with data analysis and process improvement efforts.Job DescriptionExecute purchase orders and manage supplier communications to ensure timely material deliveryProactively expedite orders and resolve supply chain issues impacting productionAnalyze historical usage, lead times, and demand trends to establish and maintain inventory targetsManage replenishment settings, reorder points, safety stock levels, and inventory optimization initiativesIdentify opportunities to reduce inventory costs while maintaining material availabilityPartner with production and warehouse teams to improve material flow and replenishment processesSupport implementation of lean and continuous improvement initiativesMonitor supplier performance and develop scorecards and performance metricsAssist with supplier negotiations, cost reduction projects, and alternative sourcing effortsMaintain ERP data integrity and support purchasing-related reporting activitiesMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful Applicant3+ years of purchasing, procurement, materials, or inventory management experience within manufacturingStrong understanding of inventory control, forecasting, and material planning conceptsExperience working with ERP systems and MRP-driven environmentsAdvanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilitiesStrong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skillsExperience with lean manufacturing principles is a plusWhat's on OfferAbove Market Base Salary TargetPerformance IncentivesFull Suite of BenefitsRetirement Savings Program + Profit SharingContactAndrew NollQuote job refJN-102026-7120072Job summarySectorProcurement & Supply ChainSub SectorProcurement / Spend AnalysisIndustryIndustrial / ManufacturingWhereSchaumburgContract TypePermanentConsultant nameAndrew NollJob ReferenceJN-102026-7120072
