Materials Planner-Buyer

About the role

Daubert Chemical Company is a profitable, family-owned specialty chemical manufacturer located near Midway airport and a market leader in the products we sell to our end users and distributors. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of raw materials to support uninterrupted production within a specialty chemical manufacturing environment. The position is located onsite at our specialty chemical production plant office at 4700 S. Central in Forest View, IL, and reports to the Purchasing Director.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the daily raw material requirements report and place orders with appropriate suppliers in a timely manner to ensure sufficient inventory for production.
• Proactively identify supply risks and communicate any supply issues with scheduling, production, and department management.
• Maintain positive business relationships with suppliers, including communication with key contacts, pricing and supply discussions, and resolution of quality and supply issues.
• Meet with supplier representatives on a regular basis and seek alternate sources of suppliers, soliciting samples as needed for evaluation by R&D.
• Handle miscellaneous internal purchase order (PO) processes, including reviewing status of open POs, following up with vendors, and entering POs into the database.
• Maintain vendor files, including quotations, contacts, current costs, and IVR in the database.
• Negotiate pricing and freight costs for select raw materials within department guidelines.
• Work with internal departments such as production, scheduling, customer service, maintenance, engineering, and accounting to resolve purchasing-related issues.
• Manage all purchasing-related documents, organization, and filing, and accurately prepare receiving paperwork for Accounts Payable.
• Attend the daily morning production meeting.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; some college business or supply chain coursework is beneficial.
• Minimum of two years of purchasing and materials planning work experience; experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, and experience in chemicals purchasing is a plus.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally, confidently, and effectively with suppliers and vendors.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to analyze reports and make decisions on inventory and purchasing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Consistent and punctual attendance is required due to operational needs.

Skills

• PC proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel), PDF creation, file management, internet navigation, and online order placement.
• Strong mathematical and calculation skills.
• Ability to learn the current AS400 database and transition into the new ERP database (MS Dynamics or D365).

Benefits

• BCBS of Illinois Medical & Dental, plus Vision Service Plan.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with a generous bi-weekly company match.
• Paid time off, plus 11 annual holidays.
• Disability, Family, and Military Leave.
• Life Insurance (Whole & Term), Identity Protection, and more.

Pay

Pay range: $28–$35 per hour.

Schedule

Non-exempt, Monday–Friday work schedule.