Buyer

OTTO Engineering, Inc.; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Vacation 80 hours

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance (HMO/PPO)

Life Insurance / Disability

Holiday celebrations

Job summary

OTTO Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing of materials, equipment, and supplies. You will source suppliers, obtain quotations, place orders, and support engineering during product development.

The role requires analytical, detail-oriented, and organized individuals with strong communication skills and self-motivation. Nonstandard hours may apply, with a focus on reliable supplier partnerships and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related degree plus 3 years of experience, or a related degree with no experience.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience in procurement, supplier management, and basic project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Obtain quotations, prepare and place purchase orders across commodity groups.
• Participate in supplier audits and provide constructive feedback.
• Determine most economical sources of supply and locate new suppliers as needed.
• Support Engineering in development of new products and suppliers.
• Expedite deliveries to meet production schedules.
• Maintain or improve purchase costs relative to standards.
• Maintain supplier information in the business system and related databases.
• Participate in MRB and develop/discrepant material reports as needed.
• Control inventory levels for assigned commodities.
• Assist with related duties as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Organized

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or Supply Chain Management related degree

Job description

Recent college graduates will be considered!

Why join OTTO Engineering?

• At OTTO, we don’t just manufacture products - we engineer high quality, mission-critical precision controls solutions, communications accessories, and precision tooling for some of the most demanding markets in the world.
• As a core value, we focus on delivering for our customers through innovative technology, superior quality, value, and responsiveness … as a result, our growth continues!
• Employees are our greatest asset, which is why we share our company’s profits to celebrate our collective success.
• As a privately-owned company, we are proud to invest significantly in our community and in our own growth, focusing on long‑term business success.
• We are proudly American!

As our Buyer, you’ll be responsible for all purchasing of material, equipment and supplies, and selected commodity components.

Specifically, we are seeking someone who …

• Is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and organized
• Has outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Is intrinsically self-motivated
• Has solid problem-solving skills
• Provides exceptional customer service

The Buyer will:

• Obtain quotations, prepare and place purchase orders on a group or groups of commodities, material, supplies and equipment
• Participate and/or conduct Supplier Audits and provide constructive feedback
• Determine proper sources of supply for most economical purchases
• Locates new sources of supply as necessary
• Support Engineering in the development of new products and/or new suppliers
• Expedite deliveries as necessary to meet production schedules
• Maintain or improve purchase costs relative to the established standards
• Recommend policies and procedures for purchasing functions
• Maintain supplier information in the business system and related databases
• Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) as needed – including developing and processing Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs) and assisting in part analysis
• Control of inventory levels for assigned commodities
• Assist with other related duties as required or assigned

About you - What you’ll bring to the table:

• Minimum 3 years related experience required and bachelor’s degree OR Supply Chain Management or related Degree without experience
• Availability for nonstandard or extended work schedule
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of personal computers
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Requires having the technical ability to learn quickly and capable of applying this knowledge towards new engineering concepts
• Background in project management
• Requires self‑motivation and ability to complete objectives
• Pleasant and helpful telephone manner
• Detail oriented
• General knowledge of ISO 9000

What OTTO offers for this specific position:

The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming a base salary for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at‑level experience.

• Target base salary hiring range: $60,000 to $70,000,based on qualifications and experience.
• Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it’s fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO’s profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.
• Vacation: 80 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.

Health:

Medical Insurance-

• HMO Plan
• Standard PPO Plan
• Enhanced PPO Plan
• High Deducible PPO Plan
• FSA, LFSA, and HSA
• Base Plan
• Buy-Up Plan

Vision Insurance

401(k) with a company match

Life insurance:

• Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

10 paid holidays

Holiday party

AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!

OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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