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Buyer/Purchasing April 15, 2025

HAR15

Located in Waukegan, IL

Pay: $55,000 to 70,000

Job Full Description

Responsible for strategic procurement and inventory management, ensuring optimal material flow and cost-effectiveness through effective vendor relations and cross-departmental collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Negotiate pricing and procure raw materials, optimizing cost and quality.
  • Evaluate and manage vendor relationships, recommending improvements to the Purchasing Manager.
  • Source and qualify new suppliers to enhance supply chain resilience.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing to maintain appropriate inventory levels and ensure timely material availability.
  • Conduct regular inventory analysis, tracking, and review to optimize stock levels.
  • Establish and adjust inventory levels based on data-driven insights.
  • Execute purchase orders via various channels (phone, internet, fax) based on reorder reports.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma (required); some college preferred.
  • Proven experience in purchasing and inventory control.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Strong mathematical aptitude.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (preferred); Business Central experience (a plus).
  • Demonstrated ability to innovate and implement process improvements.

Details:

  • Flexible work schedule: 7am-4pm, 7:30am-4:30pm, or 8am-5pm.
  • Location: Grayslake
  • Compensation: $55,000 - $70,000 annually.

This is an evaluation to hire position.

Waukegan, IL
2635
2728 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085

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