Project Purchasing Specialist

Rexroth • Lincolnshire, IL

2d • $65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

To support Purchasing, Sales, Manufacturing, and Engineering in identifying, developing, and maintaining prototype and pilot-stage supply chains. This role ensures optimized cost, logistics, and delivery while providing clear communication to stakeholders on component status and project timing.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field or 8 years of commensurate experience.
• Experience in Procurement or Purchasing within a manufacturing environment
• Experience making sourcing decisions based on cost, quality, and delivery
• Knowledge of PPAP, ISO 9001, and standard quality requirements
• Experience with MRP systems (Fourth Shift or similar) and SAP S/4 Hana preferred
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office, including Excel for medium-complexity tracking

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MRP systems (Fourth Shift or similar) and SAP S/4 Hana preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with Supplier quotations for new development projects, suggest optimal supply chain solutions, and utilize preferred global suppliers.
• Coordinate prototype and pilot build purchasing activities, including PO creation, expediting, and MRP cost data accuracy.
• Organize and maintain supplier readiness for prototype and pilot builds, including expediting PPAP reviews with Quality.
• Communicate project status, timing, and risks to internal stakeholders; escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain supplier performance, preferred supplier lists, and support supplier development and transition activities.
• Verify and maintain data integrity in SAP S/4 Hana for new products (weights, commodity codes, planners).
• Support KPI improvements, reporting performance against objectives, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees