About the role
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.