Buyer

Join a growing manufacturing organization as a Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist. This full-time role supports purchasing operations in a fast-paced environment, ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys supplier relationships and supply chain challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities to ensure materials, supplies, and services are available when needed.
• Review material requirements and coordinate procurement plans to support operational goals.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify replenishment needs.
• Source products and services from suppliers while evaluating pricing, lead times, and quality.
• Create and process purchase orders while maintaining accurate purchasing records.
• Track open orders and proactively communicate with suppliers regarding delivery schedules.
• Analyze supplier performance, pricing, and service levels to support sourcing decisions.
• Coordinate outsourced processing and vendor-managed activities.
• Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and negotiated pricing agreements.
• Partner with production, operations, and other internal teams to resolve supply chain challenges.
• Help prioritize purchasing activities to support production schedules and customer commitments.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, order management, inventory control, customer service, or a related field.
• Strong relationship-building skills with vendors and suppliers.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Experience working with ERP, purchasing, inventory, or manufacturing software preferred.
• Ability to analyze inventory, supplier, and pricing data to support business decisions.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule focused on results, not strict clock-watching.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on production and operational success.
• Collaborative team environment with strong cross-functional exposure.
• Stable manufacturing organization with opportunities to grow your supply chain expertise.
• Fast-paced role offering variety, autonomy, and continuous learning.

Pay

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year.

Schedule

• Full-time, permanent position.
• Flexible start time between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, Monday through Friday (8 hours per day).
• Fully onsite in Tinley Park, IL.