Buyer I

ESPO; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Buyer I to manage procurement processes and vendor relationships. This role involves evaluating vendors, authorizing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in procurement, along with strong negotiation skills. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and problem-solving, where your contributions will directly impact the organization's success. This position offers a competitive pay range and the potential for contract-to-hire opportunities, making it an exciting chance to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

PTO

Group Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in procurement or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in area of specialty required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for vendor evaluation and purchase order authorization.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product information and negotiate contracts.
• Maintains procurement records and expedites delivery of goods.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Market analysis

Procurement processes

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

MRP systems (Oracle preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Buyer I
Location: Wheeling area
Job Type and Duration: Contract (6 month+); potential contract to hire
Pay range: $30 - $45/hr

Summary:

Responsible for purchases made by the organization. Evaluates and approves vendors and authorizes purchase orders for goods or services. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Reviews requisitions.
2. Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
3. Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items. Selects suppliers with Supply Chain Manager based on criteria such as quality certification, capacity analysis, financial analysis, etc.
4. Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.
5. Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
6. Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
7. Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
8. Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
9. Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
10. Approves invoices for payment.
11. Expedites delivery of goods to users.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and at least 4+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.
2. Knowledge of MRP systems (Oracle preferred).

ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
630-789-2525
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