Buyer/Expediter

DCX-CHOL Enterprises, Inc.; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Company Paid Term Life Insurance &

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. in Pekin, IL is seeking a dedicated Buyer/Expediter to ensure timely material flow to the production floor. You will manage purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, and resolve delivery issues in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in purchasing or expediting, strong ERP skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders to meet production deadlines and budget targets.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of purchasing, expediting or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong vendor communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, create, and process purchase orders for manufacturing supplies.
• Utilize ERP to manage orders, track status, and maintain records.
• Communicate with vendors to confirm delivery schedules and resolve issues.
• Notify internal stakeholders of delays, risks, or supply disruptions.
• Expedite purchase orders and materials to meet delivery goals.
• Review inventory discrepancies and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with other departments on corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Purchasing Manager.

Skills

ERP proficiency

Vendor communication

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Buyer/Expediter

Pekin, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1914

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly

DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is a leading source for high performance interconnect products. We design, engineer, and produce cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, conduit assemblies, custom connectors, wire enclosures and much more!

We are privately held American owned small business made up of five (5) vertically integrated manufacturing and assembly divisions, each with their own history, specializations and products.

We are looking for dependable, fast-paced, hard-working individuals with experience with buying and expediting with the following qualifications and experience:JOB SUMMARY

The Buyer/Expeditor is responsible for ensuring the timely flow of materials to the production floor by effectively managing purchase orders, vendor communication, and inventory related issues. This role requires strong ERP proficiency, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast moving manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is attentive, energetic, hardworking, and committed to meeting corporate deadlines and supporting production needs.

SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION

• Monday through Thursday (4-Day, 40-Hour Workweek)
  • 6:00AM - 4:30PM
  • Possible OT on Friday and/or Saturday as production demands require
• Hourly; Full-Time $20 to $25/Hourly (Depending on Experience)

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Analyze, create, and process purchase orders for manufacturing supplies as needed.
• Utilize ERP software to manage orders, track material status, and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate proactively with vendors (written and verbal) to secure materials, confirm delivery schedules, and resolve issues.
• Notify internal stakeholders of potential delays, risks, or supply disruptions that may impact customer commitments.
• Expedite purchase orders and materials to meet or exceed customer on time delivery goals.
• Ensure materials are delivered to the production floor accurately and on schedule.
• Assist with resolving receiving issues, including returning non conforming materials to suppliers.
• Review vendor quotes and obtain competitive bids in compliance with company procedures.
• Identify, assess, and develop new suppliers and sources for materials and products.
• Select vendors based on quality, price, delivery performance, and reliability.
• Review and address inventory discrepancies, shortages, and material availability concerns.
• Track orders from placement through delivery, ensuring documentation accuracy (including BOLs, Certifications, SDS).
• Collaborate with other departments on corrective actions, missing parts, and production related issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Purchasing

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of purchasing, expediting, or supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (any major platform) and strong computer literacy in Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Exceptional interpersonal, vendor ‑ communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong time ‑ management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to work quickly and accurately in a complex, fast ‑ moving environment.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and perform daily tasks effectively through job training.

This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines with regular interaction in production areas.

Physical Demands:

Ability to open filing cabinets, bend, stand, sit and perform other movements necessary to complete job duties.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K Plan, Life AD&D Insurance
• $25,000 Company Paid Term Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization via E-Verify.

DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.