MRO Purchasing Coordinator & Die Casting Tool Crib

Up to $35.00/hr ($72,800/yr based upon experience) Cedarburg, WI Area Direct Hire / Full-Time

• Compensation & Earnings: Up to $35.00/hr., 401(k) with match, pay-for-performance bonus opportunities, and full benefits.
• Schedule & Work-Life Balance: 1st shift daytime schedule with opportunities to earn additional hours of bonus PTO per year for strong attendance.
• Work Environment & Company Profile: Join one of the largest independent die casting manufacturers featuring high employee stability, 40% tenure over 10+ years, and tier-one OEM partnerships.
• Core Functional Scope: Direct total tool crib organization, issue materials, manage MRO inventory replenishment, and negotiate with suppliers to prevent die-casting production downtime.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires strong job stability (minimum 2+ years per employer), manufacturing tool crib or MRO purchasing experience, mechanical aptitude, and a commute within 45min of Cedarburg, WI.

A premier, North American market leader in high-precision die casting is seeking a sharp, organized Purchasing, Tool Crib & Supplier Coordinator to take ownership of daily tool room inventory, MRO purchasing, and vendor relations. Supporting major OEM production programs across automotive, powersports, and industrial sectors, this seat is vital to keeping die-casting operations running without material delays. Operating out of an ISO-certified facility where 40% of the workforce boasts over a decade of tenure, this direct-hire opportunity offers unmatched job security, strong 401(k) matching and structured career advancement paths.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Manage Tool Crib & Issuance: Oversee daily tool crib organization, issuing die-casting tooling, PPE, shop consumables, and maintenance supplies directly to production and maintenance teams.
• Control Inventory & Min/Max Levels: Track inventory transactions and maintain optimal minimum/maximum stock thresholds to eliminate stockouts and prevent shop floor interruptions.
• Execute Purchasing & PO Creation: Generate and process purchase orders for tooling, MRO items, and operational supplies within assigned purchasing authority while ensuring compliance with approval policies.
• Source Quotes & Negotiate Terms: Obtain competitive vendor quotes, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and identify opportunities to consolidate supplies to drive cost reductions.
• Track Delivery & Resolve Issues: Monitor open purchase orders, follow up on supplier lead times, and resolve shipping discrepancies, pricing errors, or material returns.
• Maintain Purchasing Records: Log precise documentation for tool issuance, inventory receipts, purchase orders, and supplier performance evaluations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR (REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS)

• Job Stability Required: Demonstrated career stability with a strict requirement of at least 2+ years of tenure at each previous employer.
• Manufacturing Experience: Hands-on background in manufacturing inventory control, tool crib coordination, or MRO purchasing (die casting, metalworking, machining, or heavy industrial experience preferred).
• Technical Aptitude: Strong mechanical aptitude with practical understanding of industrial tooling, shop supplies, and basic inventory management systems.
• Commutable Radius: Must reside within a 45-min maximum commute of the Cedarburg/ Greater Milwaukee, WI area.
• Education & Authorization: High School Diploma or equivalent required; must be fully authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

PREFERRED TECHNICAL ASSETS (BONUS SKILLS)

• Die Casting & Tooling Background: Prior experience directly supporting high-pressure die casting (aluminum) or heavy CNC tooling environments.
• ERP System Proficiency: Advanced experience navigating manufacturing ERP/MRP inventory modules for purchase order tracking and inventory reconciliation.
• Vendor Negotiation & Sourcing: Demonstrated track record of supplier performance evaluation and driving MRO cost-reduction initiatives.

Please apply here or at impactsolutions.com/opportunities where you can see and apply for any of our open positions.

Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person