Buyer

Addison Group; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Buyer (Chemicals/Liquids) in Waukegan, IL to support procurement execution for a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will issue purchase orders, verify supplier details, monitor material availability, and help ensure production schedules run without interruption.

The role requires 3–5 years of buying experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills, and solid supplier negotiation and communication capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 3–5 years of buying experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment; multi-location experience preferred.
• Experience with purchase orders, supplier confirmations, inventory management, distribution, and logistics workflows.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, communication, and supplier follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple changing priorities, work under pressure, identify supply risks, and present options to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders promptly within the ERP/MRP system, aiming for 24–48 hour turnaround.
• Verify PO accuracy including quantities, MOQs, delivery dates, pricing, item details, and supplier info.
• Confirm supplier acknowledgments and coordinate PO changes (quantity, delivery date).
• Partner with suppliers to resolve pricing, quality, delivery, and material availability issues.
• Lead weekly supplier meetings to review open orders and performance.
• Review dashboards to identify at-risk materials and escalate supply chain issues.
• Collaborate with planning, production, quality, and procurement to support schedules.

Skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Communication

Supplier follow-up

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time, Salaried/Exempt

Location: Waukegan, IL

Schedule: Onsite daily Monday through Friday from 8 am – 5 pm CT.

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000

Position Overview

The Buyer (Chemicals/Liquids) will support procurement execution for a high-volume manufacturing environment by issuing accurate purchase orders, confirming supplier details, monitoring material availability, and helping ensure production schedules are supported without interruption.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders promptly based on firm requirements within the ERP/MRP system, with an expected turnaround of 24–48 hours.
• Verify purchase order accuracy, including quantities, MOQs, delivery dates, pricing, item details, and supplier information.
• Confirm supplier acknowledgments and coordinate changes to existing purchase orders, including quantity and delivery date adjustments.
• Partner with suppliers to resolve pricing, quality, delivery, and material availability issues.
• Lead weekly supplier meetings to review open orders, supplier performance, risks, and ongoing issues.
• Review dashboards and shortage signals to identify at-risk materials and elevate supply chain issues when needed.
• Collaborate with planning, production, quality, and procurement teams to support production schedules and long lead-time material requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records to support data integrity, audit traceability, and supplier performance reporting.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of buying experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment; multi-location experience preferred.
• Experience with purchase orders, supplier confirmations, inventory management, distribution, and logistics workflows.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, communication, and supplier follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple changing priorities, work under pressure, identify supply risks, and present options to resolve issues.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use a computer extensively in an office environment.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and move throughout an office or production environment as needed.
• Ability to work in a setting with normal office noise and occasional exposure to a louder production floor.
• Ability to read documents, view a computer screen for extended periods, and identify details or hazards.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, tuition assistance, disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, and additional wellness and lifestyle benefits.