Buyer - Materials Planner

Daubert Chemical Company is a profitable, family-owned specialty chemical manufacturer located near Midway airport and a market leader in the products we sell to our end users and distributors. We are seeking a Buyer for our Purchasing Department. This position is located onsite at our specialty chemical production plant office at 4700 S. Central in Forest View, IL.   This role is non-exempt with a Monday-Friday work schedule and reports to the Purchasing Director. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  

• Evaluate the daily raw material requirements report, place orders with the appropriate suppliers as necessary to ensure sufficient inventory, and communicate any supply issues with scheduling, production, and department management.
• Maintain a positive business relationship with suppliers which include communication with key contacts, pricing and supply discussions, identifying and disseminating new product opportunities to the appropriate people, as well as handling the resolution of quality and supply issues. This includes meeting with supplier’s representatives on a regular basis.
• Continuously seek alternate source of suppliers and solicit samples as needed for evaluation by R&D.
• Responsible for miscellaneous internal PO process.
• Using database reports to review status of open purchase orders and follow up internally or externally with vendors as necessary. Enter PO’s into database.
• Maintain the appropriate vendor files including quotations, contacts, current costs, IVR, etc. in the database.
• Negotiate pricing and freight costs for select raw materials within department guidelines.
• Work with various internal departments such as production, scheduling, customer service, maintenance, engineering and accounting to communicate with & resolve purchasing related issues.
• Responsible for all purchasing related paperwork, organization, and filing. Accurately prepare receiving paperwork and forward to AP in a timely manner.
• Attend the daily morning production meeting.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

At a minimum, high school diploma or GED is required.  Some college business or supply chain coursework is beneficial. Minimum of two years of purchasing and materials planning work experience is required; experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred and experience in chemicals purchasing is a big plus. 

• Ability to communicate professionally, confidently and effectively with suppliers and vendors to meet company’s needs.
• Strong negotiation and problem solving skills. Demonstrate persistence and tact with vendors to ensure that Daubert’s supply needs are met within our timeframes so as to not disrupt production.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills. 
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and efficiently once trained. 
• Ability to analyze reports and make decisions on inventory and purchasing decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. 
• PC proficiency is required; Microsoft Suite (Outlook, word, excel), plus .pdf creation, file management, internet navigation and placement of online orders experience is required.
• Strong mathematical and calculation skills are essential.  
• Ability to learn current database of AS400 then transition into new ERP database, MS Dynamics, for all daily work.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Pay range $28-$35 per hour
• BCBS of Illinois Medical & Dental, plus Vision Service Plan. 
• 401(k) Savings Plan + generous bi-weekly Company Match
• Paid time off, plus 11 annual Holidays 
• Disability, Family, & Military Leave
• Life Insurance (Whole & Term), Identity Protection and more!

Relocation assistance is not available. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Daubert Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.