In-Place Machining Company

Purchasing Specialist

In-Place Machining Company  •  Milwaukee, WI (Onsite)  •  17 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Type
Full-time

Keep Operations Moving. Own the Details. Drive Results.

We’re looking for a high-impact Purchasing Specialist to keep materials, equipment, and services flowing—on time and on budget. You’ll be the go-to connection between our internal teams and a specialized vendor network.

Safety is always the priority.

Requirements

What You’ll Do

  • Own the purchasing process from request? PO? delivery
  • Source materials, tooling, and services critical to operations
  • Create and track purchase orders in ERP (Great Plains a plus)
  • Communicate timelines and updates to vendors and internal teams

Keep documentation accurate, organized, and audit-ready

Purchasing Execution

  • Review requisitions and issue POs quickly and accurately
  • Track orders and ensure on-time delivery
  • Keep stakeholders informed every step of the way

Vendor Management

  • Build and manage strong supplier relationships
  • Source specialty items and solve supply challenges
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts
  • Maintain backup vendors to keep supply chain strong

Operations & Improvement

  • Resolve invoice discrepancies and support payments
  • Partner with Accounting for smooth procurement flow
  • Identify cost savings and efficiency gains
  • Help improve purchasing processes and controls

What You Bring

  • 3–5 years of purchasing experience (manufacturing preferred)
  • Strong communication and organization skills
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings
  • Solid understanding of purchasing + basic accounting
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (ERP experience a plus)

What Sets You Apart

  • You move fast without sacrificing accuracy
  • You stay on top of multiple priorities
  • You communicate clearly and follow through
  • You solve problems before they become issues

Work Environment

  • Office + industrial shop setting
  • Exposure to equipment, machinery, and active operations

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED (Associate’s preferred)
  • Valid driver’s license

Why It Matters

This role is essential to keeping projects on track and operations running smoothly. You’ll directly impact cost, timelines, and overall efficiency—every single day.

In-Place Machining Company

About In-Place Machining Company

In-Place Machining Company is a world wide leader in providing specialized on-site machining, welding and alignment services to a wide range of industrial, scientific, and military customers around the world. Our expertise includes providing unique machining solutions, R-stamp certified welding, portable brush plating, flame spray, Metalstitch® cold repair of cast iron, and complete laser, optical and mechanical alignment. IPM is growing, and we look to hire the best employees to support our needs.

In-Place Machining Company is a customer driven company offering specialized services and technology, and as a result we work in a fast moving, exciting, and at times stressful environment. A successful candidate will enjoy working in this unique job at a service driven company that specializes in solving one-of-a-kind problems for our customers.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI
Year Founded
Unknown
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