Buyer
The Buyer will manage procurement activities, optimize inventory levels, and support supplier relationships in a fast-paced distribution environment. This role combines purchasing execution with demand forecasting, inventory analysis, and cost management to ensure product availability and service excellence.
Responsibilities
Create and manage purchase orders from planning through receipt.
Analyze inventory levels, demand forecasts, and purchasing trends to support replenishment decisions.
Manage supplier relationships, pricing, lead times, and performance.
Collaborate with operations, logistics, customer service, and finance teams.
Resolve shortages, delivery issues, and invoice discrepancies.
Maintain accurate purchasing data within ERP systems.
Analyze supplier performance, purchasing KPIs, and cost-saving opportunities.
Evaluate landed costs and support sourcing initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with company policies.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience.
Strong inventory analysis, forecasting, and supplier management skills.
Experience with ERP systems.
Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis).
Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000
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: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Matthew Kryca
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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| Location | Summit, IL |
| Salary | $65,000–$75,000 Per Year |
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