Buyer / Supply Planner

Buyer / Supply Planner

Darien, IL (Onsite) | $85,000 – $90,000 Full Benefits

We’ve partnered with a well-established and growing food & consumer products organization to hire a Buyer / Supply Planner to support procurement and supply chain operations.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring product availability, managing supplier relationships, optimizing inventory levels, and supporting demand planning activities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identify suppliers, negotiate pricing, and place purchase orders

• Monitor inventory levels and optimize safety stock

• Support forecasting and demand alignment activities

• Track supplier performance, service levels, and inventory metrics

• Maintain accurate item and vendor data in ERP systems

• Coordinate deliveries, follow up on orders, and manage exceptions

• Partner with Quality and Operations on compliance and performance

• Create reports and support continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• 3 years in buying, purchasing, or supply planning roles

• Strong Excel skills for analysis and reporting

• ERP experience (SAP a plus, not required)

• Understanding of inventory management and supply chain fundamentals

• Organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, onsite environment

Why This Role

• Stable organization with long-term growth

• Exposure to global suppliers and diverse product categories

• Strong leadership and structured operations

• Competitive pay, full benefits, and work-life balance
  
  
  

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