Senior Materials Purchasing Specialist | Growth & Impact

Smalley Steel Ring Company; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smalley Steel Ring Company in Lake Zurich, IL, is seeking a Senior Materials Specialist, Purchasing to optimize raw material flow for production and manage procurement and inventory. You will negotiate with suppliers, research products, and drive cost-saving initiatives in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.

The role offers strong growth opportunities within Smalley, requiring a strong background in purchasing, metals experience, and a detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Materials Management certification a plus.
• 7 years minimum purchasing experience required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is desired.
• Experience with metals, wire, or metallurgy is a plus.
• Attention to detail and strong desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize raw material flow and availability for production operations.
• Procurement and inventory control.
• Research new and existing products; negotiate price.
• Resolve technical issues and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Use data and reporting tools to identify trends and make recommendations.
• Monitor open orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with multiple departments in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory control

Data analysis

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Materials Management certification

Job description

Smalley Steel Ring Company in Lake Zurich, IL, is seeking a Senior Materials Specialist, Purchasing to optimize raw material flow for production and manage procurement and inventory. You will negotiate with suppliers, research products, and drive cost-saving initiatives in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.

The role offers strong growth opportunities within Smalley, requiring a strong background in purchasing, metals experience, and a detail-oriented mindset.