Senior Procurement Specialist

Senior Procurement SpecialistSURESTAFF is hiring a Senior Procurement Specialist for a large client in Spring Grove, IL. The Senior Procurement Specialist independently manages sourcing and purchasing for production components and specialty items supporting both Spring Grove facilities. The primary purchasing focus includes connectors, terminals, contacts, housings, electrical/electronic components, custom parts and related materials. SURESTAFF is invested in their team members! All temp to hire employees are offered competitive compensation ($30/hr.) as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). Available shifts include: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday. This is a temporary 6 month assignment position with a chance of being extended.Responsibilities of the Senior Procurement Specialist:Lead sourcing and purchasing for company inventory.Interpret approved bills of material, engineering drawings, manufacturer part numbers and specifications to source the correct items, revisions and quantities.Obtain and evaluate quotations; negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, minimum order quantities, order multiples, freight and other commercial terms within approved authority.Prepare, release and maintain purchase orders.Develop and maintain qualified supplier sources with quality and engineering.Monitor demand, inventory, open orders and supplier lead times.Monitor supplier delivery, quality and responsiveness.Reduce excess and obsolete inventory through appropriate order timing, rescheduling, cancellation and supplier agreements while protecting production requirements.Lead documented cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives without compromising approved specifications, product quality or delivery.Review material planning recommendations, open purchase orders, exception messages and shortage reports.Develop and maintain purchasing reports.Coordinate category ownership and handoffs with the Procurement & Quality Systems Coordinator to maintain clear purchasing responsibility and consistent supplier and ERP records.Provide experienced purchasing guidance and mentoring to developing purchasing personnel as assigned.Follow controlled purchasing procedures and retain supplier evaluation, purchase order and material compliance records needed to support ISO 9001 and applicable UL/CSA requirements.Communicate procurement risks, supplier performance and improvement opportunities to the General Manager.Perform other related duties as assigned.Qualifications of the Senior Procurement Specialist:Minimum 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, including independent responsibility for production components and supplier relationships.Demonstrated experience sourcing connectors, terminals, electrical/electronic components, specialty parts or comparable manufacturing materials.Strong negotiation, supplier management, analytical and problem-solving skills, with a record of managing cost, quality and delivery requirements.Ability to interpret bills of material, component specifications, manufacturer part numbers and engineering documentation.Proficiency with ERP purchasing and material-planning processes and the ability to maintain accurate supplier, item and purchasing records.Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities and urgent material shortages.Effective communication and collaboration with suppliers, engineering, production, quality and finance.Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering or a related field preferred.APICS certification, such as CPIM or CSCP preferred.Hands-on SyteLine experience preferred.Experience in wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, electronics or contract manufacturing preferred.Familiarity with ISO 9001 purchasing controls, component traceability, supplier corrective actions and UL/CSA documentation support preferred.About SurestaffAt Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. With an estimated yearly revenue of $295 million, Surestaff was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us: Access to a wide range of job opportunities Competitive pay Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP) Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions Electronic weekly pay Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.