Midwest Procurement Specialist: Secure Supply & Savings

Techo-Bloc Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

401(k) + Company Match

Life Insurance + STD + LTD

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee product discounts

Training & Development opportunities

Job summary

Techo-Bloc Inc. in the United States Midwest seeks a Procurement Specialist to own day-to-day purchasing for assigned sites, manage supplier commitments, and optimize inventory.

You will convert planning needs into PO details, maintain data in ERP, and collaborate with Planning, Operations, Finance, and AP to mitigate risks and ensure material availability. The role emphasizes independent work, data accuracy in D365, and strong cross-functional coordination across multiple Midwest locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related operational experience.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders in an ERP. Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is an asset; SAP, Oracle, or equivalent ERP experience is transferable.
• Comfort using Excel for analysis and operational follow-up; Power BI exposure is an asset.
• Clear written and verbal communication, strong organization, effective prioritization, and consistent follow-through.
• Ability to visit assigned Midwest sites and suppliers as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP, purchase requisitions, operational requests, inventory positions, and open demand for assigned sites and categories.
• Create and maintain accurate purchase orders, including item, quantity, unit of measure, price, terms, delivery location, requested date, and required documentation.
• Obtain supplier confirmations and keep promised delivery dates current in D365.
• Manage partial deliveries, backorders, cancellations, expedites, substitutions, and PO corrections through closure.
• Maintain disciplined follow-up on past-due and unconfirmed purchase orders; escape business-critical risks promptly.
• Monitor shortages, below-minimum items, excess or slow-moving inventory, seasonal requirements, and long lead-time exposure.

Skills

3+ years purchasing experience

ERP experience (Dynamics 365 / SAP / O

Excel proficiency

Power BI exposure

Strong communication and coordination

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Techo-Bloc Inc. in the United States Midwest seeks a Procurement Specialist to own day-to-day purchasing for assigned sites, manage supplier commitments, and optimize inventory.

You will convert planning needs into PO details, maintain data in ERP, and collaborate with Planning, Operations, Finance, and AP to mitigate risks and ensure material availability. The role emphasizes independent work, data accuracy in D365, and strong cross-functional coordination across multiple Midwest locations.