Buyer

We’re in need of a seasoned buyer to join our growing team. This role provides branch-level purchasing support, coordinates inventory requirements, processes POs, etc. Candidate must have experience sourcing and purchasing fasteners.

Position Summary

Responsible for daily procurement processes averaging over $10MM annually. Evaluate and maintain appropriate inventory levels for stock items. Identify new stock items. Evaluate and recommend appropriate suppliers, costs, and processes. Support branch locations. Maintain supplier relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Place purchase orders and maintain appropriate inventory levels for stock items
• Evaluate and recommend new stock items and their preferred stock level
• Place purchase orders for non-stock items
• Maintain supplier price lists; evaluate purchase discounts
• Place purchase orders and branch transfers to support branch locations
• Evaluate and manage the RFQ (request for quote) process. Review quotes, analyze supplier proposals, determine appropriate sources
• Evaluate and maintain supplier relationships, domestically and internationally
• Assist with purchasing analytics
• Assist with transportation sourcing initiatives
• Study market prices and trends
• Maintain NCM (nonconforming material) return and disposition
• Identify continual improvement opportunities in the procurement process
• Work with and ensure seamless communication with Inside Sales, Warehouse, and Accounting Personnel
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field; or equivalent experience; and continuing education related to the job function
• Minimum 2-5 years recent purchasing experience and thorough knowledge of shipping and receiving functions and processes
• Experience purchasing standard fasteners
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures
• Demonstrated ability in process development and refinement
• Knowledge of warehouse and inventory control policies and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Able to self-start and work independently; able to complete tasks on time, plan effectively, set priorities
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written/interpersonal)
• Meticulous attention to detail

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience sourcing and purchasing fasteners?

Ability to Relocate:

• Bolingbrook, IL 60440: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Salary : $52,000 - $66,000