Buyer - Manufacturing & Electronics

Buyer - Manufacturing & Electronics

Location Aurora, IL 60504 Date Posted September 14, 2026 Job ID 15516 Employment Type Contract Pay rate $35/hour

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Temporary Buyer for an established telecommunications technology company that provides equipment and infrastructure solutions supporting wireless and broadband communication networks. This is a fully onsite temporary opportunity located in Aurora, Illinois, providing medical leave coverage through the end of November.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Temporary Buyer will provide critical purchasing support in a fast-paced environment, managing day-to-day procurement activities for domestic and international suppliers. This position will oversee purchase orders, MRP-driven requirements, supplier communication, and purchasing data while supporting production schedules and supply continuity. The ideal candidate is a dependable procurement professional who can step into an active workload, work independently, and make an immediate impact with minimal training.

PERKS:

• $35.00 per hour compensation.

• Full-time weekday schedule with flexibility between approximately 7:00 AM-4:00 PM or 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

• Opportunity to contribute to an established company within the telecommunications and network infrastructure industry.

• Gain hands-on exposure to domestic and international supplier operations in a dynamic purchasing environment.

• Access to applicable temporary employee benefits and the opportunity to expand your procurement and supply chain experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage daily purchasing activities for domestic and international suppliers.

• Process and maintain purchase orders to support production schedules, inventory requirements, and customer demand.

• Monitor and respond to MRP requirements while proactively identifying potential shortages or supply concerns.

• Serve as a key point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding purchasing inquiries, order status, and delivery schedules.

• Maintain accurate purchasing and procurement data within SAP while following established procedures and compliance requirements.

• Support supply continuity and assist with additional procurement-related activities as business needs arise.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Purchasing or buying experience within a manufacturing, telecommunications, electronics, or similar product-based environment.

• Hands-on experience using SAP for purchasing, procurement, purchase order management, or related functions.

• Experience purchasing electronic and mechanical components, materials, and assemblies.

• Working knowledge of MRP requirements, purchase order processing, supplier management, and inventory or supply chain operations.

• Mature, reliable, highly organized, and able to manage competing priorities while working independently in a fast-paced environment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This temporary, fully onsite assignment in Aurora, Illinois is expected to continue through the end of November. Benefits for temporary employees may include optional medical, dental, vision, and other benefit options based on eligibility and assignment requirements.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.