Purchasing Manager Job at L2x Talent Solutions, Wood Dale, IL

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  • L2x Talent Solutions
  • Wood Dale, IL

Job Description

Job Description

-Lead and manage all purchasing activities for both manufacturing locations, ensuring material availability aligns with production and customer schedules.

-Develop and implement vendor performance metrics, driving accountability for on-time delivery, quality, and pricing.

-Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, and process improvements.

-Optimize inventory levels in coordination with production planning and inventory control to minimize delays and excess stock.

-Build, document, and continuously improve purchasing processes and policies, aligned with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) principles.

-Lead the purchasing team – coaching, mentoring, and holding them accountable for results.

-Collaborate with cross-functional departments (Engineering, Production, Quality, Accounting, Field Service) to resolve supply chain issues.

-Work closely with ERP and MRP systems to execute purchasing plans; assist with future ERP conversion activities.

-Monitor market trends and proactively identify risks and opportunities in the supply chain.

-Support management reporting with data-driven insights on vendor performance, material costs, and lead times.

Qualifications:

-Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field OR 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing-based setting

-Ability to manage all purchasing activities for metals, raw materials, and industrial components, including piping and fittings, fasteners, hydraulics, motors, pumps, and related equipment

-Ability to oversee all purchasing activities, ensuring material availability, cost control, and alignment with production schedules

-Ability to manage day-to-day procurement operations, issuing POs, tracking deliveries, and resolving supply chain issues to maintain production flow

-Ability to lead cost reduction, vendor performance improvement, and strategic sourcing initiatives

-Strong understanding and experience working within ERP/MRP systems

-Ability to develop, negotiate, and maintain supplier partnerships focused on cost optimization, reliability, and continuous improvement

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