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Job Location drjobs

Bensenville, IL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Junior Buyer Position

Key Responsibilities:

  • Purchase electronic components printed circuit boards hardware wire fabricated sheet metal and packing materials.

  • Evaluate supplier proposals to determine favorable pricing terms and conditions.

  • Manage inventory levels to support production and sales forecasts.

  • Provide procurement assistance across sales customer service scheduling and production.

  • Resolve supplier performance and supply chain issues.

  • Oversee procurement activities manage supplier contracts and optimize the purchasing process.

Qualifications Required:

  • Two years of purchasing experience preferably in warehousing and supply chain industries.

  • Strong skills in supplier negotiations and cost reduction.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to assess and minimize total cost of ownership.

  • Strong Microsoft Office proficiency particularly Word and Excel.

  • Experience with MRP and ERP software.

  • Manufacturing experience within the Packaging and/or Plastic Industry is preferred.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Monitor the purchasing process for compliance.

  • Prepare and manage RFP processes and vendor agreements.

  • Participate in product specification development.

  • Resolve vendor grievances and claims.

  • Ensure timely delivery of shipments and follow up on orders.

  • Collaborate with Operations and Accounting teams.

  • Develop and implement purchasing policies and strategies.

  • Manage department budgets.

This role requires someone capable of maintaining efficient and cost-effective procurement processes while managing vendor relationships and inventory levels.

Employment Type

Full Time

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