Coordinator - Purchasing

Linamar Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Linamar Corporation in West Chicago, IL is seeking a purchasing and inventory professional with 1–2 years of experience. You will resolve PO/invoice discrepancies, expedite orders, maintain department files, and support cost-reduction initiatives.

The role requires post-secondary education in business or related fields, strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills, and the ability to work independently or with a team to forecast, stock, and ensure supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in purchasing, production planning/inventory control and/or customer service.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Ability to respond rapidly to unforeseen developments and initiate actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication with suppliers and coworkers.
• Locate data from invoices, shipping receipts and product information sheets.
• Work independently and in teams to forecast, distribute products and support budgets.
• AS400/ IFS / MRP experience; use of computer applications and MS Office.
• Engage in continuous learning on new products and market trends.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Resolve PO/invoice discrepancies and expedite orders as required.
• Generate, monitor and maintain department files; prepare documents and reports.
• Assist in achieving vendor compliance to required procedures and certifications (NAFTA, ISO, PPAP).
• Generate, maintain and publish monthly reports and databases (commodity tracking, cost savings, supplier scorecards).
• Assist in planning and achieving cost reduction goals.
• Supply plant with tooling, MRO and safety items as required.
• Monitor and maintain supplier performance and communicate results.
• Maintain adequate levels of inventory and replenish stock following procedures.
• Perform other tasks/projects as assigned.

Skills

AS400/ IFS / MRP experience

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Inventory control

Team collaboration

Education

Business / Purchasing / Materials management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

Resolve purchase order/invoice discrepancies and expedite orders as required.

Generate, monitor and maintain department files. Prepare documents and reports to support targets.

Assist in achieving vendor compliance to required procedures and certifications (NAFTA, ISO, PPAP etc.).

Generate, maintain and publish monthly reports and databases as required (Commodity tracking, cost savings, supplier scorecards etc.).

Assist in planning and achieving cost reduction goals.

Supply plant with tooling, MRO and safety related items as required.

Monitor and maintain supplier performance and communicate results. Supply plant with tooling, MRO and safety related items as required.

Maintain adequate levels of inventory required by the plant and follow prescribed procedures to replenish stock.

Perform other tasks/projects as assigned.

Academic/Educational Requirements

Post-secondary education with a focus on business, purchasing, materials management etc. is preferred.

Required Skills/Experiences

One to two years of experience in purchasing, production planning/inventory control and/or customer service.

Flexible and adaptable to ever-changing priorities.

Ability to rapidly respond to unforeseen developments and initiate actions.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in order to interact with Suppliers and coworkers to implement changes, resolve discrepancies and/or other supply chain related and operational matters.

Locate data in a variety of forms such as invoices, shipping receipts, special order request forms and new product information sheets. Obtain data such as universal product codes, product descriptions and specifications, prices, discounts, taxes, and comments about suppliers and merchandising methods.

Ability to work independently but also work in teams with co-workers to ensure effective forecasting, product distribution and marketing. Collaborate with other departments and other Supply Chain team members to make forecasts and build inventories that are compatible with Linamar’s sales strategies and budgets.

AS400/ IFS / MRP experience. Use computer applications and communications software as needed.

Engage in continuous learning on new products and market trends.

Advanced Excel skills

What Linamar Has to Offer

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.

Opportunities for career advancement.

Sustainability Coun cil

Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.

Job Info

• Job Identification 13851
• Job Category SG&A
• Posting Date 07/13/2026, 03:34 PM
• Locations 2525 Enterprise Circle, Suite 1,, West Chicago, IL, 60185, US