Buyer

Staffing Network LLC; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffing Network is seeking an experienced Buyer for our Elgin, IL client to handle purchasing of technical and complex materials for assigned commodities, including 3rd party and intercompany sources.

The role involves obtaining pricing, issuing POs, resolving supply issues and maintaining MAS/IMS data accuracy to support manufacturing. Strong negotiation, communication, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related discipline required.
• At least 1 year of experience in purchasing, materials, supplier management, or related fields.
• Experience with MRP Systems (MAS preferred).
• Ability to manage the efficient supply of special and custom design components.
• Lean process focus.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Must possess excellent communication skills – written, oral and presentation.
• A team player that can take the lead and guide peer departments and functions.

Responsibilities

• Purchase technical and complex materials for assigned commodities (3rd party and intercompany).
• Obtain pricing from approved supply base and issue purchase orders.
• Resolve supply and invoice issues to meet customer demand.
• Manage source models, planning levels, and inventory data accuracy in MAS and IMS.
• Lead commodity strategies to secure long-term, cost-efficient supply.
• Support design to cost activities and engineering changes.
• Provide supplier information to internal partners and coordinate new product introductions.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Lean process

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

MAS 200

IMS

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Staffing Network is seeking experienced Buyer for our high-tech repair client located in Elgin, IL.

The buyer would be responsible for the purchasing activity of technical and complex materials for assigned commodities, both 3rd party and intercompany, to support manufacturing product lines. Obtain pricing from approved supply base, issue purchase orders, resolve supply issues to meet customer demand and resolve invoice issues. Manage source models, planning levels, inventory accuracy and maintain data accuracy and integrity in (MAS) and (IMS).

Here are the details below:

*Interview required*

*Direct Hire*

*$60k annually*

• Performs full range of standard work for the professional field. Applies advanced skills to resolve

complex problems not covered by existing procedures or practices independently.

• Identifies and resolves more complex problems and apply problem-solving skills to deal with most

situations.

• Process requisitions from MAS 200 to support operational demands. Determine MRP parameters for parts to obtain best pricing and efficient ordering. Initiate Scheduling Agreements and Logistics Agreements when appropriate.
• Participates in and executes Commodity strategies to ensure long-term, cost-efficient supply of

materials.

• Provide purchasing assistance to support design to cost activities and engineering changes.
• Support special projects on behalf of the company Supply Chain Organization. Lead commodity

strategies/charters to support long term sustainability to the business

• Contributes to implementation and ensure usage of globally defined methods, processes and systems to

ensure high process efficiency and process compliance (e.g. compliant Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process,

• Prepares and conducts negotiations to obtain highest feasible savings.
• Generates, documents and implements savings to contribute to the success of the business and make

results transparent.

classification).

• Ensures close cooperation with Internal Customers to ensure customer care and early involvement.
• Provides supplier information to internal business partners
• Support planning and coordination of new product introduction or product changes
• Provides supplier information to project teams and conducts project-specific supplier evaluations.

Background/Experience:

• BS/BA in a related discipline required.
• At least 1 years of experience in purchasing, materials, supplier management, or related fields.
• Experience with MRP Systems (MAS preferred)
• Ability to manage the efficient supply of special and custom design components
• Lean process focus
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Must possess excellent communication skills – written, oral and presentation
• A Team Player that can take the lead and guide peer departments and functions