Purchasing Specialist Jobs in Illinois

Company Description

HydraForce, a Bosch Rexroth company offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. HydraForce cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. Through interaction with our global network of employees and customers, our employees provide products and solutions that have a global impact. For almost 35 years, HydraForce has been producing the most innovative electro-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

Throughout the world, you can find our products in a broad range of applications:

• Agricultural and Turf Care Machinery
• Construction and Road-Building Equipment
• Material Handling and Personnel-Lift Equipment
• Transmission, Engine and Powertrain Controls
• Forestry and Resource Management Equipment
• Refuse and Waste Handling Equipment
• Injection Molding and Press Machinery
• Other Specialized Mobile and Industrial Applications

Job Description

The Purchasing Quality Technical Specialist provides technical expertise within the purchasing processes for assigned material groups. This role focuses on supplier qualification, supplier development, auditing processes, and monitoring supplier performance to ensure quality standards are met. The position works closely with purchasing, engineering, and plant quality teams to ensure suppliers deliver products that meet Bosch Rexroth quality requirements and performance expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify supplier qualification and development, including the selection of suppliers for quality programs.
• Participate in the quality-related approval and release process for new suppliers.
• Take part in supplier selection activities and provide quality approval during Pre-Sourcing and Global Sourcing meetings.
• Provide technical and methodological support during supplier claim management following escalation procedures.
• Collaborate on SQP activities within PUE-managed projects according to established SQM processes and support the development of technical solutions.
• Conduct supplier process audits and support the preparation and execution of annual audit plans, including remote audits when applicable.
• Define and maintain material-group specific quality requirements and checklists (such as LL, EM, TSR checklists, and MF benchmark levels).
• Participate in activities related to RPP, material cost savings initiatives, PEP, and the start-up and ramp-up of production.
• Lead the development and implementation of inspection concepts with suppliers in coordination with PUE, PUQ plant teams, and development.
• Provide technical support to Commodity Purchasing during discussions with suppliers regarding the Quality Assurance Agreement (QAA).
• Assist Commodity Purchasing with quality-related supplier escalations, including issues that may impact delivery capability due to quality concerns.
• Support Commodity Purchasing during negotiations with suppliers on technology and quality matters, including material cost savings initiatives (e.g., High5) and reimbursement of failure costs.
• Contribute to development activities during the preparation of material-specific specifications.
• Support Project Purchasing with supplier technical qualifications and enabling activities related to specific projects.
• Assist PUQ plant teams during quality meetings when required.
• Identify and select key suppliers for participation in quality improvement programs.
• Perform other duties as required to support business need.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, industrial, or other related engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality or Supplier Quality Engineering.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), metrology concepts, and required measurement techniques.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting or supporting quality process audits.
• Expert-level knowledge of Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM Machinist). Programming experience is not required but is considered a plus.
• Experience in delivering positive and negative messages. Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with associates at all levels within the organization.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Lift and move a minimum of 5 pounds without assistance.

Work Environment:

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment with some time on the shop floor. The noise level in the work environment can be quiet to moderate to loud.

Additional Information

Salary Pay Range $95,000.00 - $110,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and skills.

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. Bosch Rexroth welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.