Strategic Purchasing & Sourcing Specialist

EllisLudell; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisLudell is seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement, expediting, and supplier communications to support production and sales. The role collaborates with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Engineering to ensure material availability and cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years in purchasing/procurement, familiar with ERP/MRP, and capable of improving supplier performance and lead times.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of professional purchasing, procurement, expediting, or supply-chain experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; Qantel and Guardian experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review material requirements, production needs, and internal requests to set purchasing priorities.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions and orders with accurate pricing and due dates.
• Expedite open orders to align with production schedules and customer deadlines.
• Communicate with suppliers on order acknowledgments, delivery status, and changes.
• Maintain supplier records, quotations, contracts, and correspondence.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Expediting

Supply Chain

ERP/MRP

Education

Associate degree in Business / Supply Chain

Tools

Qantel

Guardian

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

EllisLudell is seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement, expediting, and supplier communications to support production and sales. The role collaborates with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Engineering to ensure material availability and cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years in purchasing/procurement, familiar with ERP/MRP, and capable of improving supplier performance and lead times.