Purchasing Specialist

Mechanix Wear • Skokie, IL, US • published 2026-09-23 05:43:16.139833

Description

Join Our Team! Chicago Protective Apparel, a Division of Mechanix Wear LLC **Position Summary** The Purchasing Specialist supports the Director of Purchasing and the procurement team by compiling and maintaining records for the Purchasing Department's business transactions and office activities. This role sources fabrics, trims, and materials for apparel production, manages purchase orders, and follows through with vendors on shipments and deliveries — helping ensure materials arrive on time and the department runs efficiently. **Essential Duties \& Responsibilities** *Include but are not limited to:* **Purchasing** * Prepare, issue, expedite, and track purchase orders for fabrics, trims, packaging, and other production materials, making changes as required by the vendor * Open drop ship purchase orders and send with packing list to suppliers * Support cost comparisons and assist in negotiating pricing with vendors **Shipping \& Logistics** * Collect ship dates on all open purchase orders and track shipments in\-transit * Schedule ship dates with suppliers to reduce freight charges * Contact freight brokers to request quotes and select the most cost\-effective option offering the b...

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