Buyer

Location: Buffalo Grove, IL | Onsite
Compensation: $95,000–$105,000 + bonus

Overview

Our client is seeking a Buyer to support manufacturing operations through hands-on purchasing, supplier management, and material planning. This role is responsible for maintaining material availability, strengthening supplier performance, and helping control costs to keep production running efficiently.

The Buyer will work closely with procurement, operations, and engineering teams in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why Work Here?

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• Meaningful impact: Help maintain efficient, uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

  
  
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• Career growth: Expand your expertise in purchasing, sourcing, and supply chain.

  
  
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• Leadership visibility: Collaborate with procurement leadership and cross-functional teams.

  
  
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• Hands-on ownership: Manage supplier relationships and contribute to cost-saving initiatives.

  
  
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• Competitive compensation: Strong base salary and benefits with bonus potential.

  
  
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Top Responsibilities

As a Buyer, you will:

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• Purchase manufacturing components and materials to meet production needs.

  
  
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• Manage supplier relationships, pricing, quality, and delivery performance.

  
  
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• Coordinate material requirements and inventory levels with internal teams.

  
  
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• Address supplier delays, shortages, and other supply continuity issues.

  
  
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• Identify cost savings and opportunities to improve supplier value.

  
  
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• Maintain accurate purchasing records and support inventory accuracy.

  
  
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• Partner with operations and engineering to improve material availability and purchasing processes.

  
  
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree preferred; associate degree considered with relevant experience.

  
  
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• Manufacturing purchasing or procurement experience required.

  
  
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• Experience sourcing components, mechanical or electrical parts, or other production materials.

  
  
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• Strong supplier management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

  
  
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• Understanding of inventory planning and manufacturing operations.

  
  
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and purchasing or ERP systems.

  
  
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• Willingness to travel periodically for supplier visits and business needs.
  
  

  
  
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This Buyer opportunity is ideal for a hands-on purchasing professional who enjoys building supplier partnerships, solving supply challenges, and making a direct impact on manufacturing operations.

Ready for your next step as a Buyer? Apply today!


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