Purchasing Manager

CFS; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Competitive compensation

Job summary

CFS in Mundelein, IL is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead supplier relationships, support production planning, and drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements. This hands-on role offers cross-functional exposure with operations, engineering, and leadership teams.

The position focuses on sourcing strategy, vendor management, and ensuring competitive supply solutions while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience buying motors, transformers, electronics, electrical, mechanical, or metal components.
• Vendor negotiation and supplier relationship management experience.
• Understanding of inventory planning, material management, and production support.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and broader MS Office.
• Self-motivated, hands-on team player.
• Travel availability around 25%.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and performance for a variety of manufactured components.
• Support production planning through effective inventory and supply management.
• Identify and implement cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery performance, and value contribution.
• Assist with sourcing strategies, supplier development, and continuity planning.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support operational and business objectives.
• Evaluate market conditions and supplier capabilities to ensure competitive sourcing solutions.
• Contribute to procurement strategy and cross-functional project initiatives.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a growing manufacturing organization where you'll play a key role in managing supplier relationships, supporting production operations, and driving supply chain performance. This position as the Purchasing Manager offers strong cross-functional exposure and the opportunity to make a direct impact on cost, quality, and delivery initiatives.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out For The Purchasing Manager

• High-visibility role with direct impact on supplier strategy and business performance
• Opportunity to partner closely with operations, engineering, and leadership teams
• Hands-on position with a mix of supplier management, sourcing, and planning responsibilities
• Collaborative environment where ideas and process improvements are encouraged
• Stable organization with long-term growth potential and internal advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation package including bonus potential

Key Responsibilities For The Purchasing Manager

• The Purchasing Manager will manage supplier relationships and performance for a variety of manufactured components
• Support production planning through effective inventory and supply management
• Identify and implement cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery performance, and overall value contribution
• Assist with sourcing strategies, supplier development, and continuity planning
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support operational and business objectives
• Evaluate market conditions and supplier capabilities to ensure competitive sourcing solutions
• Contribute to procurement strategy and cross-functional project initiatives

Qualifications For The Purchasing Manager

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• Procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience buying components such as motors, transformers, electronics, electrical, mechanical, or metal components
• Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating with vendors
• Understanding of inventory planning, material management, and production support
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Self-motivated, hands‑on professional who thrives in a team‑oriented environment
• Ability to travel (about 25% travel in this role)

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