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SHEET METAL MANUFACTURING

|

DES PLAINES, IL

| $85K-$105K

KNOW SHEET METAL?

KNOW

PURCHASING?

WE

WANT YOU.

We're growing—and we need a sharp, hands-on Purchasing Project Manager who knows how to get things done. This is not a sit-behind-a-desk purchasing job. You'll be at the center of our manufacturing operation, working with vendors, Engineering, Production, and suppliers to make sure materials arrive, outside processes get completed, and jobs stay on schedule.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

Source and manage outside fabrication and processing vendors. Coordinate press brake, MIG/TIG welding, turret punching, and other outsourced work. Purchase stainless steel, aluminum, cold-rolled steel, and other materials. Manage POs, pricing, lead times, receipts, and vendor delivery. Work from basic drawings and specifications to ensure requirements are understood. Push vendors for price, quality, capacity, and on-time delivery. Solve problems quickly when materials or outside processes threaten production schedules. Build a reliable supplier network and continuously improve purchasing performance.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO

Has 3-5+ years of solid manufacturing purchasing/procurement experience. Understands sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing processes. Can read basic fabrication drawings and understands metal materials. Has experience dealing directly with outside vendors and subcontractors. Knows how to manage multiple priorities without losing track of the details. Is comfortable using an ERP system; Epicor Vantage/Epicor/Kinetic is a plus. Is a problem-solver, negotiator, and self-starter —not someone who waits to be told what to do.

WHY THIS JOB?

Because what you do here matters. Your decisions directly affect production flow, costs, vendor performance, and customer deliveries. You'll have the opportunity to make improvements, build supplier relationships, and become a key part of a growing manufacturing operation. If you know sheet metal, understand purchasing, and want a position where you can make a difference—don't just browse past this job.

APPLY TODAY.

Pay:

$85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 6% Match Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): If you inherited a purchasing process that was expensive, inefficient, or poorly documented, how would you determine what to change first? Tell me about a time you identified a problem with a vendor or external partner before it became a larger issue. What did you do? What metrics would you use to determine whether a supplier relationship or purchasing process is truly successful beyond simply looking at the price? How would you approach balancing cost savings, supplier quality, delivery timelines, and internal manager needs when those priorities conflict?

Work Location:

In person