Purchasing Assistant

? Ready to Take the Next Step in Manufacturing Purchasing? ?

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Purchasing professional looking for more than just another purchasing support role?

Our Client is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join their team! This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1+ year of manufacturing purchasing experience who wants to build their skills, take on increasing responsibility, and grow toward a Purchasing Manager position within the next 1–2 years!

If you have experience with ERP systems, purchase orders, vendors, materials, quotes, and manufacturing environments, we'd love to hear from you!

?Location: Batavia, IL

?Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required


• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing purchasing


• 1+ year of ERP system experience with purchasing/materials processes


• Experience with purchase orders, vendor quotes, materials, and supplier follow-up


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office


• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and follow-through in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

?Responsibilities:

• Evaluate vendors and obtain competitive quotes to improve pricing, quality, and lead times.


• Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials, parts, and production needs.


• Coordinate with shop, engineering, Part Sales, and Purchase Planning teams to ensure material requirements are met.


• Follow up with vendors to monitor order status, on-time delivery, and potential delays.


• Process and maintain purchasing, inventory, and production information within the ERP system.


• Assist with general office support and ERP/system training for new personnel.

?Compensation & Benefits:

• $45K - $52K Base Salary


• Health/Vision/Dental

⭐Why This Opportunity?

This is a great opportunity for a manufacturing purchasing professional ready to grow their career. You’ll gain hands-on experience with vendors, purchasing, materials, production, and ERP systems while working alongside an experienced team. Most importantly, this role offers a clear path toward a Purchasing Manager position within 1–2 years, making it an excellent opportunity to build your skills and take the next step in your career!

? Apply here or reach out to me directly to schedule a call to learn more about this opportunity!

Sarah T.

Recruiter | Leapros Skilled Trades

? (602) 844-6347

?stomaszycki@leapros.com