Buyer

Impact Environmental Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Environmental Group is seeking a Buyer to ensure production facilities have the parts and services needed to meet customer requirements. You will source, negotiate, and manage suppliers while maintaining optimal inventory levels and data-driven decision making.

You will collaborate across departments to minimize downtime and support continuous improvements in cost, quality, and delivery. This role emphasizes urgency, accuracy, and strong supplier relationships in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Supply Chain Best Practices.
• Strong ability to analyze demand patterns and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience with MRP/ERP tools (IQMS) and other procurement software.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and urgency.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing parts essential for repairs and production support with emphasis on quick delivery and cost efficiency.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers; monitor lead times, pricing, and quality.
• Plan and manage inventory for assigned part classes to ensure availability and minimize downtime.
• Collect and analyze procurement data; generate reports on usage and supplier performance for optimization.
• Collaborate with operations and other departments to align procurement with business goals.

Skills

Buying experience

Technical knowledge

Analytical skills

Urgency & adaptability

Tools

IQMS

Job description

Are you interested in being part of a team that creates products that make a difference in the world at a company that embraces individuality and supports human growth?

About Us

IEG (Impact Environmental Group) is a growing family of companies that provides products and services to the global waste and recycling industry. This includes a variety of plastic & rubber molding, metal fabrication, plastic extrusion, and tarp systems. With locations positioned strategically around the US and Europe, each company in our portfolio plays a critical role in supporting the sustainability initiatives of our customers. Headquartered in Elgin, IL, Impact has grown into a premier manufacturer of Container and Compactor Parts helping our customers to ‘repair and not replace’ assets, reducing the environmental impact of new containers and compactors. Other companies that reside under the IEG umbrella consist of Midland Chutes, Roll-Tech, Northern Extrusion, Deroche, Container Components and more.

Job Description

As a Buyer for IEG, you will be instrumental in ensuring our production facilities have materials, parts and services available when needed to meet all customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Parts Sourcing: Identify, source, and procure parts essential for repairs and production support. Prioritize supplier selection to ensure quick delivery and cost-effective solutions.
• Vendor Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable access to quality components. Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, focusing on lead times, pricing, and product quality.
• Inventory & Ordering: Actively manage inventory requirements for assigned part classes, aligning orders with schedules to maintain optimal parts availability and support uninterrupted operations.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect and analyze procurement data to drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery. Generate reports on parts usage, supplier performance, and other key metrics for ongoing optimization.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, and other departments to understand their needs, ensuring parts availability supports business goals and minimizes equipment downtime.

Qualifications And Skills

• Experience in Buying: 2+ years of experience in procurement, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with Supply Chain Best Practices.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze demand patterns and make data-driven decisions.
• Procurement Software Proficiency: Experience with MRP systems (such as IQMS) and other procurement tools.
• Urgency and Adaptability: Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively with a strong sense of urgency.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on the efficiency of IEG’s Service Division. If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a commitment to supporting field technicians in delivering timely and reliable repairs, we encourage you to apply.