Buyer Planner

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • $80,000–$90,000 Per Year
3 days ago

Job Description

Buyer Planner

The Buyer Planner will manage purchasing, inventory planning, and supplier relationships across a global supply network. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely procurement of raw materials and finished goods while supporting cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage procurement and supply planning with domestic and international suppliers.

  • Create and maintain purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, and ensure on-time delivery.

  • Plan inventory levels based on demand forecasts, lead times, and replenishment requirements.

  • Track shipments, resolve supply issues, and communicate updates to internal stakeholders.

  • Support supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost-saving initiatives.

  • Coordinate with Operations, Sales, Engineering, Logistics, and Customer Service teams.

  • Maintain inventory controls and support quality, compliance, and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field.

  • 3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain planning.

  • Experience working with international suppliers and import logistics preferred.

  • Strong inventory management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

  • ERP experience required

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance

  • 401(k) offering

  • Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)

  • Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment-and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn't a perfect match.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Matthew Kryca

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Numbers & Facts

LocationElk Grove Village, IL
Salary$80,000–$90,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Business Operationsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Contract Negotiationunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
  • Disability Insuranceunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Human Resources Customer Serviceunmatched
  • Inventory Levelsunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Inventory Planningunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Procurement Managementunmatched
  • Procurement Planningunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Supply Chain Managementunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

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