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Manufacturing - Procurement Specialist
Country/Region: United States
Job Location: Waukegan
Required Travel (%): 20% Local Travel
Work Model: hybrid
Manufacturing - Procurement Specialist
Your Mission
The Procurement Specialist manages assigned suppliers and parts according to the Deublin global Procurement strategy. This role ensures that all parts are sourced responsibly to a qualified cost-effective supplier. The Procurement Specialist works cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Planning and Quality to optimize and reduce cost within our supplier network. Not a buyer, this position focuses on evaluating suppliers and negotiating prices.
How you will make a difference
Vendor Management

• Identify and onboard new suppliers
• Evaluate current suppliers for performance and compliance issues
• Foster ongoing supplier relationships; visit and meet with Key Suppliers regularly
• Provide suppliers with Forecasts

Contract Negotiation

• Conduct RFQs and RFPs
• Source new products and prototypes with transparent quote analysis and comparisons
• Approve introduction of new parts for assigned components
• Identify and implement cost saving projects considering the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Create and maintain supplier agreements
• Maintain current supplier pricing and lead-time in ERP

What you should be good at

• BA/BS degree required; degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or Supply Chain preferred.
• Minimum of three years' procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of three years' experience working with an ERP system; IFS or similar.
• In-depth knowledge of product and manufacturing processes, methodologies, and inspection techniques.
• Intermediate or higher Microsoft Office Skills, including Excel.
• Experience with Toyota Production System (TPS) is preferred.
• ISM (CPSM) or ASCM (CPIM) certification is preferred.
• Six Sigma certification; Greenbelt or higher is preferred.

What you can look forward to

• Professional Development: Educational assistance programs and opportunities for career growth.
• Supportive Environment: A stable, team-based culture that values collaboration and innovation.
• Inclusive Workplace: Join a company committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging.
• Comprehensive Benefits: 401(k) plan with matching contributions, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), FSA and HSA options. Short- and long- term disability and life Insurance. Generous PTO, paid parental leave and paid holidays for a healthy work-life balance.
• Compensation: This is a salaried exempt position with a pay range from $73,894 - $110,840 per year. Starting pay will be based on qualifications and experience.
• Location: This role is based at the Deublin Company facility in Waukegan, IL. The role will be onsite five days per week, with the opportunity to transition to hybrid (one to two days remote per week), based on performance following a 90-day introductory period. No relocation benefits are offered for this role; local candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Travel: Position involves 20% local travel.

Who we are
Hoerbiger Rotary Solutions/Deublin Company is the leading manufacturer of Rotating Unions and Electrical Slip Rings- devices that allow the transfer of pressurized fluid or electricity from a stationary source into rotating machinery. Deublin spans the world with over thirteen offices including 5 manufacturing plants and wholly owned subsidiaries in Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States. In Waukegan, the award-winning, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing plant, comprises approximately 200,000 sq. ft. accommodating administration, sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, research, and development as well as a complete training facility.
Join our global HOERBIGER team of over 6,000 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology. Guided by our core values-Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness-we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 43 countries and more than 133 locations, you'll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become part of our journey. #youmakeadifference
HOERBIGER is an Equal Opportunity Employer • Drug Free Workplace • E-verify
Your Mission
The Procurement Specialist manages assigned suppliers and parts according to the Deublin global Procurement strategy. This role ensures that all parts are sourced responsibly to a qualified cost-effective supplier. The Procurement Specialist works cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Planning and Quality to optimize and reduce cost within our supplier network. Not a buyer, this position focuses on evaluating suppliers and negotiating prices.
How you will make a difference
Vendor Management

• Identify and onboard new suppliers
• Evaluate current suppliers for performance and compliance issues
• Foster ongoing supplier relationships; visit and meet with Key Suppliers regularly
• Provide suppliers with Forecasts

Contract Negotiation

• Conduct RFQs and RFPs
• Source new products and prototypes with transparent quote analysis and comparisons
• Approve introduction of new parts for assigned components
• Identify and implement cost saving projects considering the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Create and maintain supplier agreements
• Maintain current supplier pricing and lead-time in ERP

What you should be good at

• BA/BS degree required; degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or Supply Chain preferred.
• Minimum of three years' procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of three years' experience working with an ERP system; IFS or similar.
• In-depth knowledge of product and manufacturing processes, methodologies, and inspection techniques.
• Intermediate or higher Microsoft Office Skills, including Excel.
• Experience with Toyota Production System (TPS) is preferred.
• ISM (CPSM) or ASCM (CPIM) certification is preferred.
• Six Sigma certification; Greenbelt or higher is preferred.

What you can look forward to

• Professional Development: Educational assistance programs and opportunities for career growth.
• Supportive Environment: A stable, team-based culture that values collaboration and innovation.
• Inclusive Workplace: Join a company committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging.
• Comprehensive Benefits: 401(k) plan with matching contributions, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), FSA and HSA options. Short- and long- term disability and life Insurance. Generous PTO, paid parental leave and paid holidays for a healthy work-life balance.
• Compensation: This is a salaried exempt position with a pay range from $73,894 - $110,840 per year. Starting pay will be based on qualifications and experience.
• Location: This role is based at the Deublin Company facility in Waukegan, IL. The role will be onsite five days per week, with the opportunity to transition to hybrid (one to two days remote per week), based on performance following a 90-day introductory period. No relocation benefits are offered for this role; local candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Travel: Position involves 20% local travel.

Who we are
Hoerbiger Rotary Solutions/Deublin Company is the leading manufacturer of Rotating Unions and Electrical Slip Rings- devices that allow the transfer of pressurized fluid or electricity from a stationary source into rotating machinery. Deublin spans the world with over thirteen offices including 5 manufacturing plants and wholly owned subsidiaries in Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States. In Waukegan, the award-winning, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing plant, comprises approximately 200,000 sq. ft. accommodating administration, sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, research, and development as well as a complete training facility.
Join our global HOERBIGER team of over 6,000 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology. Guided by our core values-Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness-we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 43 countries and more than 133 locations, you'll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become part of our journey. #youmakeadifference
HOERBIGER is an Equal Opportunity Employer • Drug Free Workplace • E-verify