Strategic Procurement Specialist: Materials & Suppliers

Signode Industrial Group; Hanover Park (IL); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Signode Industrial Group seeks a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing execution, supplier follow-up and material availability in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. You will handle PO creation, RFQ support, supplier communication, order acknowledgement and shortage recovery to back customer service, production schedules and inventory targets.

The role emphasizes supplier accountability, data accuracy, and timely issue resolution while identifying new sourcing options and

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, buying, procurement, inventory planning, supplier management, or manufacturing support.
• Experience working with ERP systems, purchase orders, MRP messages, supplier follow up, and shortage management.
• Ability to analyze supplier quotes, lead times, MOQ requirements, and delivery performance to support award recommendations.
• Strong communication skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Manufacturing, industrial products, engineered parts, or high-mix, low-volume experience preferred.
• Intermediate Excel skills and ability to use reports to manage exceptions and supplier performance.

Responsabilidades

• Create, release, and maintain purchase orders in accordance with ERP demand signals and business requirements.
• Manage order acknowledgements, supplier due dates, promise dates, pricing, quantities, and delivery commitments.
• Maintain accurate purchase order information to support production planning, customer communication, and inventory visibility.
• Solicit quotes from approved suppliers for new, infrequent, or repeat parts as required.
• Compare supplier quotes based on price, lead time, MOQ, capacity, quality risk, and responsiveness.
• Recommend supplier award decisions based on total operational and commercial value.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned suppliers.
• Monitor supplier on time delivery, acknowledgement compliance, responsiveness, and past due orders.
• Follow up with suppliers to confirm commitments, resolve issues, and support supplier performance improvement.
• Identify supply risks before production, service, or customer impact occurs.
• Expedite critical materials and confirm recovery plans with suppliers.
• Coordinate shortage recovery actions with Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Service, Logistics, Quality, Engineering, and Receiving.
• Research and recommend alternative sources when existing suppliers cannot meet production or service requirements.
• Identify and research potential suppliers for machined and fabricated components.
• Source new, repeat, and difficult-to-obtain part to support production and aftermarket needs.
• Prepare supplier comparisons and sourcing recommendations for review and approval by the purchasing manager or designated approved authority.

Descripción del empleo

Signode Industrial Group seeks a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing execution, supplier follow-up and material availability in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. You will handle PO creation, RFQ support, supplier communication, order acknowledgement and shortage recovery to back customer service, production schedules and inventory targets.

The role emphasizes supplier accountability, data accuracy, and timely issue resolution while identifying new sourcing options and