Chassis Procurement Specialist

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision insurance (60

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking a Chassis Buyer in Dixon, IL to procure chassis to support production schedules and maintain accurate purchasing data.

You will be the primary liaison between chassis suppliers, Engineering, Production, Sales and internal stakeholders to ensure chassis availability meets customer and operational requirements. This on-site role runs 7:30am to 4pm, Monday through Friday; two years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting is required, with

Qualifications

• Two years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and ERP/business management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain highly accurate records.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Comfortable working across multiple software platforms and databases.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed purchasing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure chassis to meet production and customer delivery requirements.
• Create, update, and maintain purchase orders with accurate pricing, specifications, and delivery dates.
• Monitor and manage chassis delivery schedules to ensure alignment with production requirements.
• Identify and resolve chassis-related delays, including manufacturing, transportation, service, and breakdown issues.
• Communicate chassis status, risks, and recovery plans to internal and external stakeholders.
• Update production schedules and inventory tracking tools with accurate estimated delivery dates.
• Gather and track all customer-supplied chassis information for visibility and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Engineering to review chassis specifications and support quoting activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with chassis manufacturers, dealers, and supply partners.
• Monitor open chassis purchase orders and follow up on overdue shipments or schedule changes.
• Reconcile chassis invoices against purchase orders and approve invoices for payment.
• Analyze chassis costs, delivery performance, and supplier effectiveness to identify improvements.
• Attend production planning meetings and provide updates on availability and scheduling impacts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in purchasing processes and inventory management.
• Resolve purchasing-related issues and escalate concerns as needed.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Supply chain

Data analysis

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking a Chassis Buyer in Dixon, IL to procure chassis to support production schedules and maintain accurate purchasing data.

You will be the primary liaison between chassis suppliers, Engineering, Production, Sales and internal stakeholders to ensure chassis availability meets customer and operational requirements. This on-site role runs 7:30am to 4pm, Monday through Friday; two years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting is required, with