Purchasing Coordinator

PeopleShare by PROMAN; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleShare by PROMAN in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support a growing food manufacturing team. You will manage purchasing of raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and supplies, and create purchase orders in our ERP system.

The role emphasizes organization, analytical thinking, and strong communication with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time deliveries and optimal inventory levels.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems along with strong Excel and Outlook skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and vendor relationship management skills.
• Food manufacturing experience or knowledge of food safety regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials, ingredients, packaging, labels, and supplies to support production needs.
• Create and manage purchase orders within the ERP system while maintaining accurate supplier records.
• Coordinate with suppliers, warehouse teams, and quality departments to ensure timely deliveries.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages while maintaining efficient stock levels.
• Track supplier performance and resolve issues involving pricing, quality, shortages, or delivery delays.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Vendor relationship management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Purchasing Coordinator - Food Manufacturing

Join a growing food production team where your organization, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail help keep operations running smoothly every day!

Open Position: Purchasing Coordinator

Competitive Pay - Based on Experience

Schedule: Standard Business Hours (Occasional Overtime)

Work Days: Monday - Friday

What You'll Do

• Purchase raw materials, ingredients, packaging, labels, and supplies to support production needs
• Create and manage purchase orders within the ERP system while maintaining accurate supplier records
• Coordinate with suppliers, warehouse teams, and quality departments to ensure timely deliveries
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages while maintaining efficient stock levels
• Track supplier performance and resolve issues involving pricing, quality, shortages, or delivery delays

What We're Looking For

• 1-2 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems along with strong Excel and Outlook skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and vendor relationship management skills
• Food manufacturing experience or knowledge of food safety regulations is a plus

Why You'll Love This Job

• Full-time, long-term opportunity with a stable and growing company
• Opportunity to play a key role in keeping production operations running efficiently
• Collaborative environment working with production, warehouse, quality, and supplier partners
• Exposure to supply chain, inventory management, and strategic sourcing initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute cost-saving improvements while maintaining quality standards

If you're a detail-oriented professional who enjoys balancing inventory, building supplier relationships, and supporting a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.

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