Buyer
Waukegan, Illinois
$60,000.00 - $80,000.00/year
Accounting & Finance
Job ID: 56600621
Job Description
HIRING IMMEDIATELY: BUYER IN WAUKEGAN, IL
Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Buyer to join our team in Waukegan, Illinois. This individual will play a critical role within the procurement function and is responsible for issuing purchase orders accurately and efficiently once planned and firm orders are entered into the system. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, and much more listed below. Apply online and kickstart your career today!
Pay, Schedule, and Location
- Starting at $80,000/year
- Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
- Full time schedule
- Located in Waukegan, Illinois
Duties and Responsibilities
- Process purchase orders within the ERP/MRP system based on firm production requirements.
- Ensure purchase orders are accurate, including: Quantities, Pricing, Delivery dates, Minimum order quantities (MOQs), Supplier information, Verify supplier confirmations for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinate revisions to existing purchase orders, including schedule and quantity changes.
- Work with suppliers to resolve pricing, quality, and delivery issues.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
- Support procurement activities for long lead-time materials to align with production schedules.
- Supplier ManagementLead recurring supplier meetings to review open orders and address ongoing issues.
- Monitor supplier performance and communicate concerns proactively.
- Escalate high-risk supply chain issues when necessary.
- Monitor material availability and identify potential supply risks.
- Review excess and slow-moving inventory and coordinate PO adjustments or cancellations as appropriate.
- Utilize ERP/MRP dashboards and reports to manage at-risk materials and supply interruptions.
- Partner with planning, production, quality, and procurement teams to support operational goals.
- Communicate effectively across departments to ensure alignment on purchasing priorities and timelines
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
- Supply chain certifications such as APICS CSCP or ISM CPSM are a plus.
- 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Multi-location manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience with inventory management, logistics coordination, and procurement workflows.
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Proven ability to identify supply chain risks and recommend solutions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities effectively.
- Strong attention to detail with a data-driven and analytical mindset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
- Understanding of procurement processes, inventory control, and supply chain operations.
- Ability to analyze procurement data and generate actionable insights.
- Communication Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to communicate clearly with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Strong listening and collaboration skills.
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
- General mobility within an office environment.
- Occasional exposure to manufacturing or production floor environments.
- Ability to read detailed information and work extensively on computer screens.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
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(Salary range based on experience)
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Job ID: 56600621
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