Buyer

About the role

The Buyer (Chemicals/Liquids) will support procurement execution for a high-volume manufacturing environment by issuing accurate purchase orders, confirming supplier details, monitoring material availability, and helping ensure production schedules are supported without interruption.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders promptly based on firm requirements within the ERP/MRP system, with an expected turnaround of 24–48 hours.
• Verify purchase order accuracy, including quantities, MOQs, delivery dates, pricing, item details, and supplier information.
• Confirm supplier acknowledgments and coordinate changes to existing purchase orders, including quantity and delivery date adjustments.
• Partner with suppliers to resolve pricing, quality, delivery, and material availability issues.
• Lead weekly supplier meetings to review open orders, supplier performance, risks, and ongoing issues.
• Review dashboards and shortage signals to identify at-risk materials and escalate supply chain issues when needed.
• Collaborate with planning, production, quality, and procurement teams to support production schedules and long lead-time material requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records to support data integrity, audit traceability, and supplier performance reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of buying experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment; multi-location experience preferred.
• Experience with purchase orders, supplier confirmations, inventory management, distribution, and logistics workflows.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, communication, and supplier follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple changing priorities, work under pressure, identify supply risks, and present options to resolve issues.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use a computer extensively in an office environment.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and move throughout an office or production environment as needed.
• Ability to work in a setting with normal office noise and occasional exposure to a louder production floor.
• Ability to read documents, view a computer screen for extended periods, and identify details or hazards.

Schedule

Onsite daily Monday through Friday from 8 am – 5 pm CT.

Pay

$70,000 – $90,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Additional wellness and lifestyle benefits

Full-time, salaried/exempt position based in Waukegan, IL.