Senior Electronics Procurement Lead

Sustainable Staffing Inc.

Spring Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 49,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Sustainable Staffing Inc. is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist for a manufacturing company in Spring Grove, IL.

The role oversees sourcing and purchasing across two facilities, focusing on electrical components, connectors, terminals, specialty parts, and production materials; occasional travel between facilities and supplier visits may be required. Join a collaborative team and leverage five years of procurement experience to negotiate, optimize BOMs, and manage ERP purchasing with

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience independently managing production component purchasing and supplier relationships.
Demonstrated experience sourcing electrical/electronic components, connectors, terminals, or comparable manufacturing materials.
Strong supplier negotiation and vendor management skills.
Ability to interpret bills of material (BOMs), engineering drawings, component specifications, and manufacturer part numbers.
Experience with ERP purchasing and material‑planning systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and purchasing‑related reporting.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to urgent material shortages.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
APICS certification, such as CPIM or CSCP.
Hands‑on experience with SyteLine ERP software.
Experience in electronics manufacturing, wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, or contract manufacturing.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality standards, supplier corrective actions, component traceability, and UL/CSA documentation.

Responsibilities

Manage sourcing and purchasing activities for electrical components, connectors, terminals, specialty parts, and production materials.
Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations and negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and delivery conditions.
Prepare, issue, and maintain purchase orders while ensuring supplier commitments are met.
Monitor inventory levels, material demand, open orders, and supplier lead times to prevent production shortages.
Identify and develop alternative suppliers for critical, long‑lead, or hard‑to‑source components.
Coordinate purchasing activities for new products, prototypes, engineering changes, and production transfers.
Maintain accurate supplier, item, pricing, and purchasing records within the ERP system.
Review material planning reports, purchasing recommendations, and inventory requirements.
Resolve supplier delivery issues, purchasing discrepancies, and material shortages.
Monitor supplier performance, including delivery reliability, product quality, and responsiveness.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, and inventory reduction.
Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and finance departments to support purchasing requirements.
Maintain purchasing documentation and records in accordance with company procedures and applicable quality standards.
Provide purchasing guidance and mentorship to other purchasing personnel as assigned.
Travel between company facilities and visit suppliers as needed.