Buyer

Job Title: BuyerLocation: Romeoville, IL Salary: $75,000 - $85,000Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day procurement operations, ensuring the procurement of quality goods and services at acceptable prices to meet the organization's needs. This role involves reviewing procurement requests, preparing purchase orders and invoices, maintaining inventory, and developing positive relationships with vendors and suppliers.Key Responsibilities:Review procurement requests and prepare purchase orders and invoices.Adhere to procurement policies to eliminate purchasing risks.Perform administrative tasks in support of the procurement office and provide procurement-related information to suppliers and customers.Assist with the supplier selection process and maintain the supplier information database.Run purchase advice reports daily and create purchase orders for raw materials and packaging materials.Coordinate with Production to review, identify, and execute raw material orders.Monitor inventory continuously to ensure availability based on the production schedule.Follow up with vendors for purchase orders and confirm delivery dates.Monitor pricing with vendors daily and communicate regularly for delivery schedules, quality issues, price discrepancies, etc.Receive purchase orders, submit necessary paperwork to the lab for inspection, and process invoices.Create new pricing forms and submit them to management for approval.Monitor all warehouse inventory at all locations and mitigate inventory shortages.Perform monthly and year-end inventory reconciliation for both internal and external warehouses.Negotiate terms and conditions for purchasing materials with vendors.Forecast demands for long- and short-term using customer forecasts, market trends, production schedules, etc., and communication to vendors.Research new vendors and support evaluation for prospective new vendors relative to price and quality.Create procedures for the department and conduct training for Procurement team.Participate in supplier audits, create schedules, and audit reports.Perform special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by leadership.Essential Skills:Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.Establish goals and work toward achievement.Effective time management; maximize productivity.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Project a positive image of the business.Understand, recognize, and effectively manage challenges by proactively working to decrease their impact and frequency of occurring.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.Postsecondary degree with a concentration in administration, supply chain, economics, or accounting field preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered.3+ years of experience as a procurement or supply chain specialist, or similar role.Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft D365 or similar.Good working knowledge of purchasing and sourcing strategies.Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.Reports to: Procurement Manager

Created: 2025-03-03