Die Casting Tool Crib & MRO Purchasing Coordinator

Impact Recruitment Ltd; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Performance bonuses

Full benefits

Job summary

Impact Recruitment Ltd in Cedarburg, WI is seeking a Die Casting Tool Crib & MRO Purchasing Coordinator who will own daily tool room inventory, MRO purchasing, and vendor relations to keep production running.

Direct hire, full-time role with competitive compensation up to $72,800/year, 401(k) match, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits; ideal for candidates with 2+ years in tool crib or MRO, in ISO environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of tenure at each prior employer.
• Experience in manufacturing inventory control or MRO purchasing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of industrial tooling.
• Must reside within a 45-minute commute of Cedarburg, WI.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily tool crib organization and issuance of tooling, PPE, and maintenance supplies to production.
• Track inventory transactions and maintain min/max stock levels.
• Generate and process purchase orders for tooling, MRO items, and supplies.
• Obtain competitive quotes, negotiate pricing and terms, and consolidate supplies to reduce costs.
• Monitor open purchase orders and resolve shipping discrepancies, pricing errors, or returns.
• Log documentation for tool issuance, inventory receipts, POs, and supplier performance evaluations.

Skills

Tool Crib coordination

MRO purchasing

Inventory control

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $45760-72800/Yr

Job Location: Cedarburg, WI 53012

Die Casting Tool Crib & MRO Purchasing Coordinator

Up to $35.00/hr ($72,800/yr based upon experience) Cedarburg, WI Area Direct Hire / Full-Time

• Compensation & Earnings: Up to $35.00/hr., 401(k) with match, pay-for-performance bonus opportunities, and full benefits.
• Schedule & Work-Life Balance: 1st shift daytime schedule with opportunities to earn additional hours of bonus PTO per year for strong attendance.
• Work Environment & Company Profile: Join one of the largest independent die casting manufacturers featuring high employee stability, 40% tenure over 10+ years, and tier-one OEM partnerships.
• Core Functional Scope: Direct total tool crib organization, issue materials, manage MRO inventory replenishment, and negotiate with suppliers to prevent die-casting production downtime.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires strong job stability (minimum 2+ years per employer), manufacturing tool crib or MRO purchasing experience, mechanical aptitude, and a commute within 45min of Cedarburg, WI.

A premier, North American market leader in high-precision die casting is seeking a sharp, organized Purchasing, Tool Crib & Supplier Coordinator to take ownership of daily tool room inventory, MRO purchasing, and vendor relations. Supporting major OEM production programs across automotive, powersports, and industrial sectors, this seat is vital to keeping die-casting operations running without material delays. Operating out of an ISO-certified facility where 40% of the workforce boasts over a decade of tenure, this direct-hire opportunity offers unmatched job security, strong 401(k) matching and structured career advancement paths.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Manage Tool Crib & Issuance: Oversee daily tool crib organization, issuing die-casting tooling, PPE, shop consumables, and maintenance supplies directly to production and maintenance teams.
• Control Inventory & Min/Max Levels: Track inventory transactions and maintain optimal minimum/maximum stock thresholds to eliminate stockouts and prevent shop floor interruptions.
• Execute Purchasing & PO Creation: Generate and process purchase orders for tooling, MRO items, and operational supplies within assigned purchasing authority while ensuring compliance with approval policies.
• Source Quotes & Negotiate Terms: Obtain competitive vendor quotes, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and identify opportunities to consolidate supplies to drive cost reductions.
• Track Delivery & Resolve Issues: Monitor open purchase orders, follow up on supplier lead times, and resolve shipping discrepancies, pricing errors, or material returns.
• Maintain Purchasing Records: Log precise documentation for tool issuance, inventory receipts, purchase orders, and supplier performance evaluations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR (REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS)

• Job Stability Required: Demonstrated career stability with a strict requirement of at least 2+ years of tenure at each previous employer.
• Manufacturing Experience: Hands-on background in manufacturing inventory control, tool crib coordination, or MRO purchasing (die casting, metalworking, machining, or heavy industrial experience preferred).
• Technical Aptitude: Strong mechanical aptitude with practical understanding of industrial tooling, shop supplies, and basic inventory management systems.
• Commutable Radius: Must reside within a 45-min maximum commute of the Cedarburg/ Greater Milwaukee, WI area.
• Education & Authorization: High School Diploma or equivalent required; must be fully authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

PREFERRED TECHNICAL ASSETS (BONUS SKILLS)

• Die Casting & Tooling Background: Prior experience directly supporting high-pressurdie casting (aluminum) or heavy CNC tooling environments.
• ERP System Proficiency: Advanced experience navigating manufacturing ERP/MRP inventory modules for purchase order tracking and inventory reconciliation.
• Vendor Negotiation & Sourcing: Demonstrated track record of supplier performance evaluation and driving MRO cost-reduction initiatives.