Buyer

daubertchemical; Forest View (IL); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental (BCBS Illinois) and V

Vision Plan

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and 11 holidays

Job summary

Daubert Chemical Company in Forest View, IL is seeking a Purchasing/Materials Buyer to ensure timely procurement of raw materials for production. The role is onsite, non-exempt, with a Monday–Friday schedule and reports to the Purchasing Director.

You will evaluate daily material needs, negotiate pricing, maintain supplier files, and collaborate with production, scheduling, and accounting to resolve purchasing issues. Prior chemicals purchasing experience is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college coursework helpful.
• Minimum of two years purchasing and materials planning experience.
• Experience in manufacturing; chemicals purchasing a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; able to manage ERP data.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate daily raw material requirements and place timely orders.
• Identify supply risks and communicate with scheduling and production.
• Maintain supplier relationships including pricing and new opportunities.
• Seek alternate suppliers and samples for R&D evaluation.
• Manage internal PO process and document control.
• Enter POs into database and track status.
• Attend daily production meetings.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve purchasing issues.
• Prepare receiving paperwork and forward to AP.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Inventory management

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college coursework in business or supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

AS/400

MS Dynamics

ERP/database systems

Job description

Daubert Chemical Company is a profitable, family-owned specialty chemical manufacturer located near Midway airport and a market leader in the products we sell to our end users and distributors. TheBuyer is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of raw materials to support uninterrupted production within a specialty chemical manufacturing environment. This position is located onsite at our specialty chemical production plant office at 4700 S. Central in Forest View, IL. This role is non-exempt with a Monday-Friday work schedule and reports to the Purchasing Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate the daily raw material requirements report, place orders with the appropriate suppliers in a timely manner to ensure sufficient inventory for production.
• Proactively identifies supply risks and communicate any supply issues with scheduling, production, and department management.
• Maintain a positive business relationship with suppliers which include communication with key contacts, pricing and supply discussions, identifying and disseminating new product opportunities to the appropriate people, as well as handling the resolution of quality and supply issues. This includes meeting with supplier’s representatives on a regular basis.
• Seek alternate source of suppliers and solicit samples as needed for evaluation by R&D.
• Responsible for miscellaneous internal PO process.
• Using database reports to review status of open purchase orders and follow up internally or externally with vendors as necessary. Enter PO’s into database.
• Maintain the appropriate vendor files including quotations, contacts, current costs, IVR, etc. in the database.
• Negotiate pricing and freight costs for select raw materials within department guidelines.
• Work with various internal departments such as production, scheduling, customer service, maintenance, engineering and accounting to communicate with & resolve purchasing related issues.
• Responsible for all purchasing related documents, organization, and filing. Accurately prepare receiving paperwork and forward to AP in a timely manner.
• Attend the daily morning production meeting.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

At a minimum, high school diploma or GED is required. Some college business or supply chain coursework is beneficial. Minimum of two years of purchasing and materials planning work experience is required; experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred and experience in chemicals purchasing is a big plus.

• Ability to communicate professionally, confidently and effectively with suppliers and vendors to meet company’s needs.
• Strong negotiation and problem solving skills. Demonstrate persistence and tact with vendors to ensure that Daubert’s supply needs are met within our timeframes so as to not disrupt production.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and efficiently once trained.
• Ability to analyze reports and make decisions on inventory and purchasing decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Consistent & punctual attendance is required due to operational requirements.
• PC proficiency is required; Microsoft Suite (Outlook, word, excel), plus .pdf creation, file management, internet navigation and placement of online orders experience is required.
• Strong mathematical and calculation skills are essential.
• Ability to learn current database of AS400 then transition into new ERP database, MS Dynamics, for all daily work.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Pay range $28-$35 per hour
• BCBS of Illinois Medical & Dental, plus Vision Service Plan.
• 401(k) Savings Plan + generous bi-weekly Company Match
• Paid time off, plus 11 annual Holidays
• Disability, Family, & Military Leave
• Life Insurance (Whole & Term), Identity Protection and more!

Relocation assistance is not available. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Daubert Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.