Advanced Purchasing Specialist

CNH; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Savings & retirement

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility support

Employee assistance

Matching gifts & volunteering

Job summary

CNH is seeking an Advanced Purchasing Specialist to own responsibilities within Product Platforms, supporting soil management and similar programs throughout the product lifecycle. This role integrates supply chain strategy with end-to-end execution for new products, improvements, and resource planning.

You will collaborate with platform, engineering, manufacturing and commodity teams to select suppliers, execute contracts, and order parts, while supporting prototypes, quality approvals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Management or related field.
• 5+ years of large-scale project management or related experience in manufacturing procurement.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestic and international.

Responsibilities

• Drive purchasing activities for product development programs and improvements.
• Lead supplier selection, contract execution, and parts ordering with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate early supplier engagement and sourcing for new parts.
• Support prototype, sample ordering and quality approvals.
• Align sourcing with broader strategic goals between supply chain and platforms.
• Coordinate insource/outsource projects.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Engineering prints basics

Specifications understanding

Manufacturing basics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Category: Supply Chain

Job Type: Full Time

Working Mode: Hybrid

About Us

At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose: we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.

As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.

Grow a Career. Build a Future.

If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.

Job Purpose

Advanced Purchasing Specialist who will own responsibilities within the Product Platforms for Soil Management, Crop Protection, or similar programs. This position will integrate the supply chain strategy and end-to-end execution across the full product lifecycle of new products, product improvements, and resourcing.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive purchasing activities for Product Development Programs and Improvements, leading them to successful implementation:
  • Including focused on New Launches and supporting quality improvement, technical modification, cost reductions, and product improvement.
  • Accountable for tracking sourcing requirements and budgets priorities, ensure they meets all Platform targets, for quality, timing, cost of Purchased components, and supplier CAPEX targets.
  • Leads collaboration between platform, engineering, manufacturing and commodity teams to select suppliers, execute contracts, and order parts.
  • Supports the prototype and sample ordering process
  • Support quality approvals and service parts availability for new parts launches.
• Coordinates sourcing to support the larger strategic sourcing goals between supply chain and platform teams.
• Ensures early supplier engagement at initiation of early sourcing engagements, new sourcings, product changes, and resourcing to ensure supplier expertise and knowledge is leveraged in the chosen designs, achieving best possible solutions and costs.
• Supports insource/outsource projects by coordinating supply chain activity.

Experience Required

• Project management, negotiation skills, data analysis, understand the basics of engineering prints, specifications and basic manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of product development and purchasing processes and procedures
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams, conflict management, clear & concise written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Management or a related field
• 5+ years of large scale project management or related experience, preferable in the production or procurement of components and subsystems within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestic and international.

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD $86,625.00 - $132,825.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

Click here to learn more about our benefits offerings! (US only)

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

Join us at the forefront of precision technology, driverless solutions, electrification, and alternative fuels. Be part of a team that makes a difference with their innovative thinking and inspired creativity.

CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNH) is a world-class equipment, technology and services company. The Company operates commercially through its brand portfolio which includes Case IH, New Holland, CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment.

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