Purchasing Manager Wood Dale, IL

Purchasing Manager job at L2x Talent Solutions. Wood Dale, IL.

• Lead and manage all purchasing activities for both manufacturing locations, ensuring material availability aligns with production and customer schedules.
• Develop and implement vendor performance metrics, driving accountability for on-time delivery, quality, and pricing.
• Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, and process improvements.
• Optimize inventory levels in coordination with production planning and inventory control to minimize delays and excess stock.
• Build, document, and continuously improve purchasing processes and policies, aligned with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) principles.
• Lead the purchasing team – coaching, mentoring, and holding them accountable for results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments (Engineering, Production, Quality, Accounting, Field Service) to resolve supply chain issues.
• Work closely with ERP and MRP systems to execute purchasing plans; assist with future ERP conversion activities.
• Monitor market trends and proactively identify risks and opportunities in the supply chain.
• Support management reporting with data-driven insights on vendor performance, material costs, and lead times.

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field OR 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing-based setting
• Ability to manage all purchasing activities for metals, raw materials, and industrial components, including piping and fittings, fasteners, hydraulics, motors, pumps, and related equipment
• Ability to oversee all purchasing activities, ensuring material availability, cost control, and alignment with production schedules
• Ability to manage day-to-day procurement operations, issuing POs, tracking deliveries, and resolving supply chain issues to maintain production flow
• Ability to lead cost reduction, vendor performance improvement, and strategic sourcing initiatives
• Strong understanding and experience working within ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to develop, negotiate, and maintain supplier partnerships focused on cost optimization, reliability, and continuous improvement