Leapros Skilled Trades

Purchasing Assistant

Batavia, IL • Posted 3 days ago
Onsite Full Time Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

🚀 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

Purchasing Assistant in Batavia at Leapros Skilled Trades

This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted 3 days ago.

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