Technical Purchaser II

📌 Technical Purchaser II

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Carol Stream, IL (Onsite – 5 Days/Week)

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Salary Range: $65,200 – $70,000 (Exempt, Full-Time)

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No Sponsorship Available

Serac is seeking a Technical Purchaser II to support our manufacturing operations by executing end-to-end purchasing activities for engineered components and production materials.

This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, issuing purchase orders, and ensuring on-time delivery of parts aligned with MRP requirements and production schedules.

This is a hands‑on, execution-focused buyer role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Procure engineered components and production materials per MRP requirements
• Issue RFQs, evaluate supplier quotes, and negotiate pricing and lead times
• Create and manage purchase orders through full lifecycle (placement → expediting → delivery)
• Monitor supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery)
• Collaborate with Engineering to verify drawings, specifications, and BOMs
• Support inventory accuracy and shortage resolution
• Maintain ERP data accuracy (lead times, pricing, supplier info)
• Drive cost savings and supplier performance improvements

• 2–4+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience sourcing parts or components (mechanical, electrical, machined, fabricated, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand basic 2D/3D drawings or BOMs
• Hands‑on experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, QAD, Net Suite, etc.)
• Strong supplier communication and negotiation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Associate’s degree + 2–4 years manufacturing purchasing experience OR
• 5–7 years of practical manufacturing purchasing experience