Purchasing Assistant

Leapros, Inc.; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Leapros, Inc. is actively seeking a Purchasing Assistant for our Batavia, IL facility. The role supports the Purchasing Team in evaluating vendors, managing purchase orders, coordinating stock, and maintaining ERP records. A hands-on manufacturing purchasing background and ERP proficiency are preferred.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of $45,000 to $52,000 annually, based on experience and internal equity. Monday–Friday workweek with typical office duties in Batavia.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of ERP software experience in a professional setting.
• 1+ years of manufacturing purchasing experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook and basic ERP usage.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple purchasing tasks and vendor relations.
• Able to work in an office environment with typical sitting/standing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new vendors to identify pricing, quality, and lead-time improvements.
• Secure three competitive quotes before purchasing and issue POs as required.
• Issue POs for job-specific raw materials and parts as directed by shop/engineering teams.
• Coordinate with Sales and Planning to manage parts for stock.
• Follow up with vendors on POs to ensure on-time delivery and mitigate issues.
• Assist in ERP system training for new personnel.

Skills

ERP software experience

English fluency

Strong organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Leapros Skilled Trades is actively hiring Purchasing Assistant in Batavia, IL. The Purchasing Assistant supports the Purchasing Team in a full-time, permanent capacity at a manufacturing facility in Batavia, IL. This role involves evaluating vendors, managing purchase orders, coordinating stock requirements, and maintaining accurate records within an ERP system. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on manufacturing purchasing experience, ERP proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured office environment.

Job Type: Permanent

Annual Salary: $45,000 to $52,000 Annually BOE

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate new vendors to identify potential improvements in pricing, quality, and lead times.
• Secure three competitive quotes for parts and materials prior to purchasing and issue purchase orders as required.
• Issue purchase orders for job‑specific raw materials and parts based on direction from shop and engineering teams.
• Coordinate with the Part Sales department and Purchase Planning to identify and manage parts for stock.
• Follow up with vendors on open purchase orders to confirm on‑time delivery and proactively identify potential issues.
• Issue and unissue job material parts in the ERP system as needed, and review and complete parts jobs within the system.
• Update operation times in methods for completed part jobs and print or highlight production details for review.
• Monitor and order general office supplies and fulfill supply requests from personnel.
• Assist in ERP system training for new personnel.
• Greet customers and visitors, direct them to the appropriate person, and assist with answering incoming phone calls.

Qualifications:

• 1 or more years of experience working with ERP software in a professional setting.
• 1 or more years of experience in a manufacturing purchasing role.
• Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple purchasing tasks and vendor relationships simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Monday through Friday schedule availability required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing while working at a desk.
• Regularly required to talk, hear, reach, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, and bending.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds on occasion.

Pay Transparency:

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $45,000 to $52,000 annually, based on relevant factors such as experience, skills, education, internal equity, and geographic location. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process by the hiring authority.

We are committed to our core values and guiding ethical principles, to conducting business in a non-discriminatory manner, and to operating in strict compliance with applicable federal and state laws pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity. To learn more about Leapros visit our website at www.leapros.com.