Manufacturing Buyer / Procurement Specialist (Temporary)

MRA Recruiting Services • Spring Grove, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

CRV Electronics Corporation is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Buyer / Procurement Specialist for an approximately six-month temporary assignment at its Spring Grove, Illinois facilities. CRV manufactures wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and electronic assemblies. The position supports manufacturing operations by independently managing day-to-day procurement in a busy manufacturing environment. Experience purchasing electrical and electronic components is strongly preferred.

The role purchases production materials, components, and supplies; sources specialty manufacturing materials; obtains quotations and negotiates pricing; manages suppliers and purchase orders; monitors and expedites deliveries; and addresses shortages and supplier concerns. It also works with internal teams to meet material requirements and maintains purchasing information in the company ERP system. The role pays $30.00 per hour and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage purchasing activities and supplier relationships.
• Experience using a manufacturing ERP system for purchasing, inventory, and material planning.
• Strong negotiation, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret bills of materials, part numbers, and component specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard business applications.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience purchasing electrical and electronic components, including connectors, terminals, switches, relays, and related materials.
• Experience with Infor SyteLine ERP software.
• Purchasing experience in wiring harness, cable assembly, electronics, or contract manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with supplier qualification, inventory management, and manufacturing quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Purchase production materials, components, and supplies to support manufacturing operations.
• Source connectors, terminals, contacts, electrical and electronic components, and other specialty manufacturing materials.
• Obtain competitive quotations, negotiate pricing, and manage supplier relationships.
• Create and maintain purchase orders, monitor delivery schedules, and expedite materials as necessary.
• Identify and resolve material shortages to minimize production disruptions.
• Work with engineering, production, inventory control, and quality personnel to meet material requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, pricing, and lead times in the company ERP system.
• Assist with sourcing alternate suppliers and resolving supplier quality or delivery concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed