TekPro is a direct-hire recruiting firm that specializes in manufacturing, engineering, and skilled trades recruiting. Our client based in West Chicago, IL is looking to hire a Junior Buyer on a permanent, direct-hire basis due to growth. This position offers a strong company culture, a strong benefits package, and PTO.

SUMMARY

We seek a Junior Buyer to learn and grow with our business. This position is administrative, pertaining to procuring materials in a manner that supports our customers and production scheduling. This position includes daily interaction with all departments a manufacturing facility.

JUNIOR BUYER ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Purchase materials and monitor purchase orders, communicate with suppliers with respect to on-time delivery.
• Manage purchase order expedites from customer service team.
• Work closely with customer service and production to communicate deliveries of material, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Work in small team environment with another buyer and manager to complete all tasks and meet department goals.
• Create and maintain accurate raw material information in ERP system, including material descriptions, datasheet attachments, and supplier lead times and pricing.
• Work with estimating team to get needed supplier quotes or other information.
• Monitor pricing from suppliers and pass needed updates to internal parties.
• Work with receiving team to reduce Dock to Stock Cycle time and get needed documents from suppliers.
• Maintain inventory levels while limiting risk of raw material expiration.
• Work with quality team to manage communication with suppliers on non-conforming material and returns.
• Work with management to discuss/identify any risks to the business related to procurement.
• Be available to take on additional tasks or projects as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to work independently, in a fast- paced environment and to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Experience using an ERP system in a purchasing-related role and manufacturing environment is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location

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