Manufacturing Procurement Agent

Company/Role Overview:CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Search has been retained by an industry leading manufacturer in the Woodridge, IL area to identify an experienced Manufacturing Procurement Agent to join their team.This person will be responsible for the planning and purchasing of components and raw materials required for company owned products. In addition, the Manufacturing Procurement Agent would assist the leadership team with analytics and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs).The company is family owned, values new ideas, has a down-to-earth leadership, is growing, and has an excellent company culture!What You'll Do:Run all company items MRP scenarios daily, and place PO's/ Expedite/ Defer when necessaryWork closely with scheduling / production to keep component driven down time to a minimumUse production schedules. Forecast, trends and historical date to ensure component availabilityWork with suppliers on delays and expedites to minimize negative impact on production and to control inventory levelsUpdate Bill of Materials when necessaryTrack materials conversions and keep production informed of upcoming changesHelp establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)What You'll Need:BS/BA in business administration or relevant field preferred3 years of practical experience required in supply chain operationsA strong communicator and decision maker. Able to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and vendorsSAP experience or other ERP experience requiredWorking knowledge of sourcing tools required

Created: 2025-03-03