Senior Procurement Specialist

Staffmark Group; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Optional 401(k) Plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Staffmark Group is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist in Spring Grove, IL to source production materials, review BOMs, negotiate with suppliers, and manage purchase orders. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to optimize cost and delivery while maintaining supplier performance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field, 5+ years in manufacturing procurement, and experience with ERP systems (SyteLine preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Experience with SyteLine ERP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase production materials, electrical components, connectors, terminals, wire, cable, and specialty manufacturing parts.
• Review bills of material, engineering specifications, and manufacturing requirements to ensure accurate purchasing decisions.
• Obtain supplier quotations and negotiate pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and commercial terms.
• Create, release, and manage purchase orders while monitoring supplier commitments and delivery performance.
• Manage supplier relationships and support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, cost, and delivery.
• Identify alternate sourcing options for critical, long-lead, or single-source materials.
• Monitor inventory levels, demand forecasts, shortages, and material planning requirements.
• Maintain supplier, item, pricing, and purchasing records within the ERP system.
• Analyze purchasing reports, shortages, supplier performance metrics, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support engineering changes, new product launches, and production requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, quality, inventory control, and finance teams to support manufacturing objectives.
• Assist with supplier corrective actions, inventory reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide guidance and support to purchasing team members as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical

Problem-solving

Inventory management

Material planning

Cost reduction

Wiring harnesses knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management / related field

APICS CPIM or CSCP

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

SyteLine ERP

Job description

Senior Procurement Specialist

Location: Spring Grove, IL

Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM

Start your next chapter with Staffmark, where people come first, and every role makes an impact.

Looking for Senior Procurement Specialist jobs in Spring Grove where your skills can make a real impact? This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a growing team, develop your experience, and build a rewarding career in a professional work environment.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Experience with SyteLine ERP preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience sourcing production components and managing supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of connectors, terminals, electrical components, electronic components, and manufacturing materials.
• Experience interpreting bills of material (BOMs), engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturer part numbers.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with inventory management, material planning, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier performance management.
• Experience in wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, electronics manufacturing, or contract manufacturing preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 purchasing controls and supplier quality requirements preferred.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to review documentation, reports, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Occasional movement throughout office and manufacturing facilities.
• Ability to travel between facilities and occasionally visit suppliers as required.

Job Duties

• Source and purchase production materials, electrical components, connectors, terminals, wire, cable, and specialty manufacturing parts.
• Review bills of material, engineering specifications, and manufacturing requirements to ensure accurate purchasing decisions.
• Obtain supplier quotations and negotiate pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and commercial terms.
• Create, release, and manage purchase orders while monitoring supplier commitments and delivery performance.
• Manage supplier relationships and support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, cost, and delivery.
• Identify alternate sourcing options for critical, long-lead, or single-source materials.
• Monitor inventory levels, demand forecasts, shortages, and material planning requirements.
• Maintain supplier, item, pricing, and purchasing records within the ERP system.
• Analyze purchasing reports, shortages, supplier performance metrics, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support engineering changes, new product launches, and production requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, quality, inventory control, and finance teams to support manufacturing objectives.
• Assist with supplier corrective actions, inventory reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide guidance and support to purchasing team members as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Opportunities for Growth through a variety of assignments with leading employers.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs and include anything reportable for federal tax purposes.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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