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Buyer/Purchasing 2

By / August 25, 2026

• Location: East Peoria, Illinois
• Type: Contract
• Job #106314

Title: Buyer / Procurement Specialist

Location: East Peoria, IL

Details: 12-month contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, fully onsite role

Pay Rate: $25.00 - 27.50/hr. with benefit inclusions

Job Summary

Seeking a Buyer / Procurement Specialist to support NPI and CPI sourcing initiatives through supplier management, procurement execution, and cross-functional project support. This role will lead sourcing activities, evaluate supplier performance, negotiate commercial agreements, and collaborate with engineering, planning, and program teams to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities supporting NPI and CPI programs.
• Evaluate, select, and develop suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, and performance.
• Manage purchase orders, quotations, bids, and supplier contracts.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and sourcing agreements.
• Resolve supplier performance, quality, and delivery issues.
• Partner with engineering, planning, and project teams to support business objectives.
• Analyze supplier proposals, cost data, and sourcing opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Years of Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Associate degree with 4+ years of relevant experience considered.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 6+ years of relevant experience considered.
• Internship experience may be considered.

Skills Required

• Procurement and sourcing
• Material planning
• Program management
• Supplier relationship management
• Contract negotiation
• Financial and data analysis
• Stakeholder communication and presentation
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Supply chain management knowledge
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Power BI preferred

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