Buyer

Title: Buyer
Location: Wood Dale, IL
Hire Type: Contract - to - Hire

Compensation: $55-70K yrly
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

 Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Purchasing Career?

• Purchase materials based on customer demand, managing both short- and long-lead-time items.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify opportunities to improve inventory turnover.
• Request and evaluate quotes from suppliers and machine shops to secure the best pricing and lead times.
• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring materials arrive on schedule.
• Establish new suppliers, vendors, and part numbers within the MRP system.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing on product development initiatives.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments.
• Assist with receiving, invoicing, and other purchasing-related activities as needed.
• Track orders, expedite deliveries, and proactively resolve supply chain challenges.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Basic understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.).
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Confidence communicating and negotiating with suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.