Buyer/Planner - Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

Sterling Engineering; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical plans

401(k)

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Wood Dale, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer/Planner for contract-to-hire opportunities. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D, and Accounting to keep projects moving and operations running smoothly.

The role emphasizes negotiating pricing, supplier management, and maintaining materials flow, with a path to longer-term engagement in a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field.
• 0-2 years purchasing or procurement experience.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials based on demand and lead times.
• Monitor inventory levels and improve turnover.
• Request quotes from suppliers and machine shops.
• Create and manage purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Establish new suppliers and part numbers in the MRP system.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments.
• Track orders and resolve supply issues.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supply chain

Excel

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sterling Engineering in Wood Dale, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer/Planner for contract-to-hire opportunities. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D, and Accounting to keep projects moving and operations running smoothly.

The role emphasizes negotiating pricing, supplier management, and maintaining materials flow, with a path to longer-term engagement in a growing manufacturing environment.