Manufacturing Buyer / Procurement Specialist (Temporary)
CRV Electronics Corporation
Spring Grove, IL
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Assignment Duration: Approximately 6 months
About the Opportunity:
CRV Electronics Corporation, an established manufacturer specializing in wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and electronic assemblies, is seeking an experienced
Manufacturing Buyer / Procurement Specialist for a temporary assignment at our Spring Grove, Illinois facilities.
We're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented purchasing professional who can step into a busy manufacturing environment and independently manage day-to-day procurement activities.
Experience purchasing electrical and electronic components is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchase production materials, components, and supplies to support manufacturing operations.
- Source connectors, terminals, contacts, electrical/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 closely with engineering, production, inventory control, and quality personnel to meet material requirements.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, pricing, and lead times within the company's ERP system.
- Assist with sourcing alternate suppliers and resolving supplier quality or delivery concerns.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience purchasing electrical/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.
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