Buyer Facility Services

SIG Group; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous healthcare & life insurance

401K Retirement matching reimbursement

Vacation & PSL

Paid Holidays

Performance Bonus

And much more!

Job summary

SIG Group is seeking a Buyer for Facility Services, MRO & CAPEX to manage purchasing for the North America region, including the Maquila operation in Mexico. The role focuses on cost optimization, supplier compliance, and stakeholder collaboration to drive procurement excellence.

You will lead sourcing initiatives, evaluate supplier performance, and improve P2P processes while aligning with SIG policies and sustainability standards. English required; Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• Manage Facility Services, MRO, CAPEX, and production materials procurement.
• 3-5 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, or related functions.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• English proficiency required; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities related to Facility Services, MRO, CAPEX, and production materials.
• Ensure compliance between business requirements and internal customer requests.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers to secure best commercial and quality terms.
• Conduct procurement activities in accordance with SIG policies and procurement guidelines.
• Drive continuous improvement of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes to increase efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Procurement, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a Buyer Facility Services, MRO & CAPEX who will be responsible for managing purchasing processes for Facility Management, MRO, CAPEX, and production materials supporting the Maquila operation in Mexico. This role plays a key part in optimizing costs, ensuring supplier compliance, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and supporting business growth across the North America region.

The successful candidate will lead sourcing initiatives, evaluate supplier performance, improve procurement and procure-to-pay processes, and ensure alignment with SIG procurement policies and sustainability standards. This position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and suppliers while driving procurement excellence and operational efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As an at-will employer, SIG reserves the right to add to or modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.

• Manage purchasing activities related to Facility Services, MRO, CAPEX, and production materials.
• Ensure compliance between business requirements and internal customer requests.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers to secure the best commercial and quality conditions.
• Conduct procurement activities in accordance with SIG policies and procurement guidelines.
• Achieve procurement KPIs established by Procurement Leadership and Global Sourcing & Procurement.
• Evaluate supplier performance in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Qualify new suppliers and maintain supplier compliance documentation according to Global Procurement Policy.
• Drive continuous improvement of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Utilize SAP and procurement tools to monitor procurement performance and process effectiveness.
• Participate in supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality and operational standards.
• Support sustainable procurement practices and environmental compliance initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to quality procedures, GMP requirements, and SIG standards.

YOU BRING THESE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Procurement, or a related field.
• 3‑5 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or related functions.
• Experience managing Facility Services, MRO, CAPEX, and supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier qualification, and contract management.
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• English proficiency required; Spanish is a plus.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

WE OFFER:

• Generous eligibility healthcare & life insurance for you and qualified dependents
• 401K Retirement matching reimbursement
• Vacation & PSL
• Paid Holidays
• Performance Bonus
• And much more!

SIG COMPENTENCIES

We are looking for people who are willing to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, employees who create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. If you actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged, if you develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals, SIG is the place for you. To deliver better for our customers, our future colleagues build strong customer relationships and deliver customer‑centric solutions. Finally, we are looking for colleagues who build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Are you someone who applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals? Are you someone who can create new and better ways for the organization to be successful? If the answer is ‘yes’, come and join us.

OUR PROMISE

SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. We offer competitive compensation and an opportunity to partially work from home. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we’ll back you all the way.

ABOUT SIG

SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag‑in‑box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it’s the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better.

Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.