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3 results for Purchasing Coordinator in Aurora, IL

Procurement Manager

Bradley, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
The Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Assistant Manager is responsible for leading negotiations, managing MRO procurement, overseeing inventory strategies, and developing strong vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective, secure, and reliable supply. This role drives sourcing strategies that reduce total delivered cost, mitigate supply chain risks, and support business growth through collaboration with operations, engineering, and executive leadership. Key Responsibilities include: Strategic Sourcing and Procurement<ul><li>Identify, develop, and implement sourcing strategies to reduce Total Delivered Cost (TDC), mitigate market headwinds, and improve security of supply.</li><li>Create and implement best-in-class procurement vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to enhance overall business performance.</li><li>Ensure purchasing strategies and processes deliver optimized costs while meeting operational requirements and business objectives.</li></ul>Negotiations and Vendor Management<ul><li>Lead contract negotiations with suppliers to achieve favorable pricing, terms, and service levels. Establish, develop, and manage strategic supplier relationships to drive long-term value, innovation, and performance improvement.</li><li>Set up and onboard new vendors in alignment with sourcing strategies, compliance requirements, and operational needs. MRO and Inventory Management Assist in overseeing MRO sourcing and inventory strategies to ensure uninterrupted operations while minimizing carrying costs and excess inventory.</li><li>Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to align inventory levels with production, maintenance, and business demands. Identify opportunities for standardization, consolidation, and process improvement within MRO procurement.</li></ul>Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul><li>Maintain close working relationships with supply chain leaders, operations leadership, and engineering teams to support strategic growth objectives. Identify and implement cost-savings, productivity, and efficiency initiatives that improve gross margin performance.</li><li>Act as a strategic business partner, balancing cost, quality, risk, and service considerations.</li><li>Communicate critical supply chain developments, risks, and opportunities to Executive Management.</li><li>Provide data-driven insights and reporting on cost savings, supplier performance, and sourcing initiatives.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree or detail-oriented certifications preferred).</li><li>Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, negotiations, and vendor management.</li><li>Strong knowledge of MRO procurement and inventory management best practices.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence at all organizational levels. Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.</li></ul> This role will offer a salary between 80K-90K with medical, dental, vision, paid time off. This role is located in Kankakee, IL and is an on-site role. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI software to find you great job and candidate matches faster.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Workplace Coordinator

Chicago, Illinois
onsite
Temporary / Contract
26 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Workplace Coordinator to support daily office operations and help keep teams, schedules, and communications running smoothly. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can balance administrative coordination, payroll support, and front-line communication while maintaining an organized and efficient workplace. The person in this role will work across multiple functions to ensure timely scheduling, responsive service, and dependable operational support. Responsibilities: • Coordinate daily workplace activities by organizing schedules, aligning appointments, and helping teams stay on track with operational priorities. • Manage dispatch-related tasks by directing requests to the appropriate personnel and monitoring follow-up to support efficient workflow. • Oversee payroll activities from start to finish, ensuring time records, related documentation, and processing steps are handled accurately. • Respond to inbound calls in a courteous and timely manner, addressing questions, routing inquiries, and relaying information clearly. • Provide day-to-day administrative support that helps maintain an organized, efficient, and well-functioning office environment. • Assist with leadership-related coordination by preparing information, supporting communication needs, and helping manage recurring administrative tasks. • Track schedules and workplace commitments to reduce conflicts, improve coverage, and support smooth daily operations.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Workflow Coordinator

Chicago, Illinois
onsite
Temporary / Contract
19.95 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Workflow Coordinator to support daily front-of-office and administrative operations in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming workplace experience while keeping mail, document services, and office support activities running smoothly. The person in this role will work independently, manage multiple requests throughout the day, and serve as a trusted point of contact for employees and visitors in the office. Responsibilities: • Act as the primary onsite contact for office services, ensuring daily operations are handled efficiently and effectively. • Welcome visitors, oversee front desk activity, and provide a positive and responsive first impression for everyone entering the office. • Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail, packages, and deliveries while coordinating outgoing shipments as needed. • Provide document support by completing copying, printing, scanning, and faxing requests with accuracy and timeliness. • Prepare conference rooms for meetings and assist with hospitality needs to support an organized and detail-oriented office environment. • Handle a broad range of administrative and workplace support tasks that contribute to smooth day-to-day office operations. • Prioritize competing service requests independently and maintain strong service levels across reception, mail, and reprographics functions. • Build effective working relationships with onsite staff and become a reliable resource for office-related support needs.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z