Purchasing Coordinator

Production Materials Procurement Specialist – Industrial Equipment Manufacturer$65,000 – $80,000 · LaSalle County, IL We're working exclusively with a growing industrial equipment manufacturer in LaSalle County, IL, to place a Production Materials Procurement Specialist into a role with a clear path to Purchasing Manager for the right person. If you've been doing the work but haven't been given the title or the runway — this is worth a conversation.What you'll ownSourcing and procuring steel plate, tube, sheet, and structural materials for active productionManaging supplier relationships — pricing, lead times, and performance accountabilityDriving cost reduction through negotiated contracts and pricing agreementsRunning MRP-driven purchasing and maintaining ERP system dataCoordinating with production control, engineering, and logistics to keep material flowingWhat we're looking for1+ years of manufacturing equipment purchasing experience — this is a hard requirementWorking knowledge of steel grades, forms, and market pricing cyclesERP/MRP experience in a manufacturing environmentSomeone who follows through, moves with urgency, and holds suppliers accountable