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Purchaser - Steel & Production MaterialsAxis Talent Group | Streator, IL | $55,000 - $77,000This isn't a paper-pushing PO role. You'll be negotiating contracts, managing supplier performance, driving cost reductions, and keeping production moving "” cross-functional with Engineering, Production Control, and Logistics.What you'll own:Source and procure steel (plate, tube, sheet, structural) and production materialsNegotiate pricing agreements and contracts with suppliersManage POs and supplier performance through ERP/MRPResolve supply disruptions, shortages, and quality issues before they hit the floorCollaborate with Engineering on specs and Production on schedulingWhat you need:1+ years of purchasing experience with a manufacturing company (required) "” 3+ preferredManufacturing environment background (fab, CNC, welding a plus)ERP/MRP proficiencyStrong negotiation skills and supplier accountability mindsetBonus points:ISO environment experienceAPICS or supply chain certification