Midwest Aerospace Casting · 14 hours ago
Grow with Us: Multi-Site Purchasing Specialist
Merrillville,IN,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMidwest Aerospace Casting is seeking a Purchasing Specialist responsible for procuring non-commodity goods and services to support efficient plant operations. The role involves reviewing requisitions, interfacing with suppliers, and ensuring solid purchasing procedures and controls are followed.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for procuring all non-commodity goods and services—including chemicals, equipment, parts, supplies, tools, and repair/maintenance services—at the lowest total cost while ensuring quality, reliability, availability, and timely delivery
This role reviews requisitions, determines procurement methods, interfaces with suppliers, and makes informed selection and negotiation decisions to support efficient plant operations
This position is responsible, in conjunction with Financial leadership, to ensure solid purchasing procedures and controls established and followed
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field required
2–5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience working with ERP or MRP systems for purchasing, inventory, and supplier management
Demonstrated experience in vendor negotiation, quote analysis, and sourcing
Strong knowledge of purchasing best practices, supplier management, and cost-saving strategies
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Advanced Excel skills preferred
Company
Midwest Aerospace Casting
Midwest Aerospace Casting is an innovative pioneer in aerospace casting based in Northwest Indiana.
Founded in 2023Crown Point, Indiana, US
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase