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Procurement Buyer

Beacon Hill
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026

Position Overview

This role is a critical backfill for a senior-level individual contributor within the procurement team. The Procurement Buyer will play a key role in driving SAP expertise, supporting strategic sourcing initiatives, and enhancing procurement data visibility and reporting. This position is not purely transactional and will provide meaningful strategic exposure.

Essential Job Functions

  • Support strategic sourcing initiatives including RFP development, vendor evaluation, and contract negotiations
  • Create and manage purchase orders while tracking supplier performance and delivery timelines (~20%)
  • Serve as a key point of contact for supplier communication and relationship management (~20%)
  • Maintain and improve procurement data integrity through SAP reporting and analytics (~60%)
  • Utilize SAP S/4HANA to manage procurement workflows, reporting, and data structures
  • Develop and analyze procurement reports using SAP and advanced Excel tools
  • Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, automation, and visibility
  • Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, and supply chain teams
  • Support both direct and indirect procurement activities across multiple categories
  • Contribute to process improvements and evolving procurement team structure
Desired Skills and Experience

Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree required
* Minimum of two (2) years of procurement, supply chain, or finance-related experience
* Strong experience within ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred)
* Advanced Excel proficiency, including data analysis and reporting
* Demonstrated understanding of procurement processes (direct and/or indirect)
* Experience managing multiple priorities and working independently
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative mindset
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Preferred Qualifications
* 3-10 years of procurement experience (flexible based on SAP expertise)
* Experience within a food/CPG or manufacturing environment strongly preferred
* Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Purchasing module
* Experience creating RFPs, sourcing vendors, and negotiating contracts
* Exposure to CapEx procurement or raw material sourcing
* Familiarity with procurement trends, contract terms, and supplier agreements
* Intermediate to advanced Excel capabilities and reporting experience
* Ability to travel locally between office and plant locations, with occasional domestic or global travel


Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.


California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


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Company Profile:


Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.


Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.


Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.


Benefits Information:


Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.


We look forward to working with you.

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