Jobs · Purchasing · Illinois

Buyer

viaPhoton · Naperville, IL · 3 wk ago
On-sitePurchasing$55k–$65k/yrFull-time

About the role

If you're organized, detail-oriented, and like managing multiple priorities at once, this role gives you real scope. As a Buyer, you'll own the end-to-end purchasing process, from creating purchase orders to building strong supplier relationships. Your work directly shapes how smoothly our operations run and how cost-effectively we source the materials that power our fiber optic products.

Responsibilities

  • Create, issue, and track purchase orders based on departmental needs, with accuracy in quantities, pricing, and delivery timelines
  • Review and process purchase requisitions from internal departments, confirming specifications before order placement
  • Maintain daily contact with suppliers to confirm orders, negotiate pricing, and keep on-time delivery commitments
  • Maintain daily contact with suppliers to confirm orders, negotiate pricing, and keep on-time delivery commitments
  • Maintain daily contact with suppliers to confirm orders, negotiate pricing, and keep on-time delivery commitments
  • Maintain daily contact with suppliers to confirm orders, negotiate pricing, and keep on-time delivery commitments
  • Maintain daily contact with suppliers to confirm orders, negotiate pricing, and keep on-time delivery commitments
  • Maintain daily contact with suppliers to confirm orders, negotiate pricing, and keep on-time delivery commitments
  • Maintain daily contact with suppliers to confirm orders, negotiate pricing, and keep on-time delivery commitments
  • Maintain daily contact with suppliers to confirm orders, negotiate pricing, and keep on-time delivery commitments
  • Update and maintain accurate records in the ERP system, including pricing, lead times, item specifications, and vendor information
  • Cook up a storm in the kitchen

Requirements

  • Have 1 to 3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience (a plus, but not required)
  • Are familiar with ERP systems like NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle, with careful attention to detail
  • Communicate clearly in writing and verbally with vendors and cross-functional teammates
  • Are proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for tracking and reporting
  • Can identify discrepancies, escalate issues appropriately, and resolve them promptly
  • Work well across teams with warehouse, finance, and operations

Qualifications

  • Have 1 to 3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience (a plus, but not required)
  • Are familiar with ERP systems like NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle, with careful attention to detail
  • Communicate clearly in writing and verbally with vendors and cross-functional teammates
  • Are proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for tracking and reporting
  • Can identify discrepancies, escalate issues appropriately, and resolve them promptly
  • Work well across teams with warehouse, finance, and operations

Skills

  • Have 1 to 3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience (a plus, but not required)
  • Are familiar with ERP systems like NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle, with careful attention to detail
  • Communicate clearly in writing and verbally with vendors and cross-functional teammates
  • Are proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for tracking and reporting
  • Can identify discrepancies, escalate issues appropriately, and resolve them promptly
  • Work well across teams with warehouse, finance, and operations

Benefits

  • Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1
  • 401(k) with 4% match, vests immediately after a 90-day waiting period
  • Flexible PTO that grows over time
  • 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays
  • Monthly team events

Pay

$55,000 - $65,000 base, plus annual bonus

Schedule

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Onsite

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