Associate Buyer jobs in Springfield, IL

The Associate Buyer qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Assists in purchasing materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Being an Associate Buyer may require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. In addition, Associate Buyer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Associate Buyer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Working as an Associate Buyer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Buyer
  • Knapheide
  • Quincy, IL FULL_TIME
  • Would you like to work for an industry leader who provides great benefits to it's employees? If you take pride in your work and want to work for a company that values it's employees, look no further. We have an opening for a Buyer at our manufacturing facility.

    Position Overview:

    Purchase goods, materials, and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met considering price, quality, and delivery to ensure continuous supply. It will encompass all aspects of procurement responsibilities to support this segment of our business. The individual will assist in other purchasing activities as time permits.

    Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Direct interaction with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery without shortages or back orders. (This will require direct shipment to the installer)
    • Act as an interface between suppliers and other Knapheide departments on purchasing processes, new projects, and supplied product programs
    • Negotiate cost effective decisions based on volumes, product content or value analysis
    • Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communication
    • Monitor and advise on any supply issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization
    • Interact with the Fleet and Truck Pool Departments as relates to required material specifications
    • Handle all adjustments or correspondence with suppliers as relates to quality, non-conforming, obsolete or slow-moving material
    • Manage inventory levels to support the customer's requirements or changes
    • Inventory control and cycle counting functions
    • Work closely with others in the procurement function for continuous improvements
    • Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
    • Must be able to perform all purchasing activities as a buyer in a manufacturing environment.

    Position Requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree or related work experience in a business related field preferred.
    • Three to five years of experience in material planning or purchasing with MRP/ERP system.
    • Understanding of manufacturing operations desired.
    • Computer skills a must with focus in MRP/ERP, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.
    • Must be able to manage multiple tasks, in a fast-paced environment.
    • Requires excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
    • Must be detail- oriented with accuracy as a priority.

    Physical/Mental Requirements Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of the Position:

    Normal standing, bending, walking, lifting in an office environment. Ability to verbally communicate with individuals.


  • 22 Days Ago

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Buyer
  • Knapheide Manufacturing
  • Quincy, IL FULL_TIME
  • Would you like to work for an industry leader who provides great benefits to it's employees? If you take pride in your work and want to work for a company that values it's employees, look no further. ...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Surgical Neurophysiologist - Generous Sign on Bonus
  • SpecialtyCare Associate Referral Program
  • Springfield, IL FULL_TIME
  • Passionate, driven people dedicated to making a difference in healthcare. SpecialtyCare continues to grow and we’d like you to grow with us. We are the industry leader in intraoperative neuromonitorin...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Category Buyer
  • IHI Turbo America
  • Shelbyville, IL FULL_TIME
  • IHI Turbo America is seeking a Category Buyer (Sourcing) for our Shelbyville, IL location. The buyer would provide purchasing solutions expertise utilizing quality, delivery and total cost of ownershi...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Subcontract Buyer
  • Knapheide
  • Quincy, IL FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview: Individual is responsible for coordinating all activities associated with sending production (peak shaving short term or long term) to outside suppliers. This encompasses quoting, p...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Strategic Buyer (KTEC)
  • Knapheide
  • Quincy, IL FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview: The individual is responsible for project management, purchasing liaison and procurement requirements as specified to meet all customer needs. It is inclusive of all functions relat...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Driver-Springfield, Litchfield, Decatur
  • Hospital Sisters Health System - Corporate
  • Springfield, IL
  • Summary Responsible for transporting and transferring patients to and from specific areas in a safe and professional man...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Class A CDL Company Driver - 6mo EXP Required - OTR - Dry Van - U.S. Xpress
  • U.s. Xpress
  • Springfield, IL
  • CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS: Great Pay & Consistent Miles!. Earn GREAT PAY, consistent miles & 24/7 support! Solo Drivers:2,220+...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL-A Company Driver - 6mo EXP Required - OTR - Dry Van - U.S. Xpress
  • U.s. Xpress
  • Springfield, IL
  • CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS: Great Pay & Consistent Miles!. Earn GREAT PAY, consistent miles & 24/7 support! Solo Drivers:2,220+...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Experienced CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekly - Average $1,430/Week
  • Marten Transport
  • Springfield, IL
  • Marten Transport is now hiringExperienced CDL-A Drivers in St. Louis, MO! Home Weekly - Average $1,430 Weekly - Up To $2...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Buyer
  • Sonepar
  • Springfield, IL
  • At Springfield Electric, we take great pride in our associates' passion, knowledge and experience. As a company with loc...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Automotive Sales Professional
  • Crown Nissan of Decatur
  • Decatur, IL
  • We are looking for an energetic and motivated Sales Professional to join our team at Nissan of Decatur. Automotive exper...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Director Growth, Cloud Professional Services (REMOTE)
  • Acxiom LLC
  • Springfield, IL
  • Acxiom is currently seeking sales professionals to join our expanding cloud services organization. In this role, you wil...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Procurement and Legal Operations Analyst
  • Office of the Illinois State Treasurer
  • Springfield, IL
  • JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT Position Title: Procurement and Legal Operations Division: Legal Classification: Exempt Loc...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. The city's population of 116,250 as of the 2010 U.S. Census makes it the state's sixth most populous city. It is the largest city in central Illinois. As of 2013, the city's population was estimated to have increased to 117,006, with just over 211,700 residents living in the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Sangamon County and the adjacent Menard County. Present-day Springfield was settled by European Americans in the late 1810s, around the time Illinois became a state. The...
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Income Estimation for Associate Buyer jobs
$52,747 to $66,653
Springfield, Illinois area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago