Procurement Specialist na REMPREX

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Fleet & Procurement, the Procurement Specialist will support the Procurement team in researching and purchasing products. 

Responsibilities:

• Procure goods and services for assigned locations, supporting maintenance and repair of company and customer equipment, in line with OEM and recommended specifications.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best pricing, terms, quality, and delivery.
• Research and identify alternate suppliers to reduce costs, mitigate supply chain risks, and ensure continuity of supply.
• Issue purchase orders; maintain and update accurate records in accordance with company procurement and financial policies.
• Analyze inventory levels, lead times, demand trends, and usage to maintain appropriate stocking levels.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (maintenance, operations, fleet, etc.) to forecast needs, define specifications, and prioritize procurement.
• Partner with Inventory Manager and site personnel to ensure that parts are physically received, accounted for, and correctly matched in the ERP system.
• Monitor vendor performance (on-time delivery, quality, pricing, compliance), report findings, and initiate corrective actions as necessary.
• Work with Finance to review, reconcile purchase orders, receipts, invoicing, and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with vendor onboarding, ensuring all requirements (insurance certificates, compliance, documentation) are met.
• Track and report on key performance indicators, including cost savings, supplier lead times, vendor performance, aging purchase orders, returns / cores, and similar metrics.
• Recommend and support process improvements: procurement workflows, system enhancements, policy updates, tools, automation.
• Demonstrate accountability by aligning decisions and actions with REMPREX’s mission, core values, safety, and operational objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain, especially in a role involving negotiation and vendor management.
• Strong analytical skills: ability to examine cost, lead-time, quality, risk, and make sound procurement decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to build strong relationships with vendors and internal teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Experience using ERP systems for procurement, inventory control, and order tracking.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
• Experience in procurement / supply chain in the intermodal, heavy equipment, transportation, or related field.
• Experience using NetSuite ERP
• Familiarity with metrics reporting, continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Knowledge of OEM parts / equipment specifications and vendor qualification processes.

Location 

Based out of our Lisle, IL office.

Who is REMPREX and Why Are We Hiring?

Headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, REMPREX specializes in the operation, support and engineering of intermodal terminals and ports nationwide.  We specialize in delivering safe, efficient, and scalable services to help our clients transport intelligently.  Click here to see it for yourself!  As we continue to grow, we seek a self-motivated and team-oriented individual to join our Mechanical team.

Your assimilation into our culture is very important in having a long and mutually beneficial career at REMPREX.  Our core values are the driving force in our business.  As a potential member of the REMPREX team, you should align with our core values.

Safety | We commit to actively foster a healthy and injury free environment for our employees, clients and the communities we serve.

Integrity | We make it a priority to do the right thing even when no one is looking, which is why we commit to the highest ethical standard.

Innovation | We challenge conventional thinking to continually improve the products and services we offer.

Transparency | We say what we mean, mean what we say, and do what we say we’ll do.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation & a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending, 401k + match and more!
• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary onsite fitness center in our corporate headquarters
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• A conveniently located office easily accessible by public transportation and major highways
• Hybrid Work Schedules
• A Diverse & Inclusive Company Culture that offers genuine teamwork

Ready to build your career with an industry leader?

REMPREX is the one intermodal logistics company that truly does it all and whether you are looking to make an impact on our front line in Operations or ready to contribute your expertise to one of our professional corporate areas like Information Technology, Account & Finance, Human Resources or Client Services, our highly-innovative, rapidly-growing enterprise provides everything you need to build a rewarding career.  If you are a builder at heart, enjoy solving problems, taking the initiative, pitching in where needed, are always up for a challenge, we encourage you to explore your future with REMPREX and apply today! 

If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.

REMPREX is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Additionally, REMPREX participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.  As part of our pre-employment process, we do require successful completion of a background and drug screening.

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