Manufacturing Buyer / Procurement Specialist (Temporary)

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.