Title: - Buyer

Location: - Crystal Lake

Work Schedule: - 5 Days onsite

Travel Required: Occasional North America Travel

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain:
• The acquisition and on-time delivery of high-quality direct production materials
• Indirect material contracts, building services and assist with capital projects
• Engineering change order (ECO) tracking and implementation
• Supplier quality issues and assist in the creation of quarterly supplier scorecards
• supplier agreements and maintain supplier contract directory
• product development (NPD)
• Environmental compliance and country of origin identification

• report creation/management to include, but not limited to:
• spend and raw material KPI tracking
• price variance, cost analysis and supplier price catalog
• payment term rationalization
• and scrap metal tracking

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field

3-5 Years Experience as a material/service Buyer or similar role in closely related field

Strong knowledge of ERP principles and demand planning, APIC’s exposure is beneficial

Cross-departmental work experience in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines

Excellent negotiation and cost management skills

Exceptional organizational and time management skills, ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication competences, ability to build effective relationships

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically creating Excel spreadsheets

Coachable and willingness to learn

Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and willingness to take on new challenges as they arise

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Sitting: The role involves periods of sitting while working on a computer and attending meetings. Ergonomic office furniture is provided to ensure comfort.

Screen Time: Extensive use of computer screens is common in this role. Adequate breaks and ergonomic setups are encouraged to minimize eye strain and fatigue.

Mobility: This role involves periods of standing, bending and limited lifting while working and/or interacting on the manufacturing floor.

Communication: Clear communication, both written and verbal, is crucial.Strong interpersonal skills are required to collaborate effectively with cross-departmental teams.

Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously is essential. The work environment may involve occasional stress due to deadlines or unexpected demands.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,283.00 - $71,732.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your work authorization?
• Are you comfortable working on W2?
• What is your current location?
• What is your pay rate expectations?
• How many years of expereince do you have as a Buyer?

Experience:

• ERP systems: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person