Direct Ship Buyer & Freight Specialist

Sysco Corp.; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. in Bartlett, IL is seeking a Buyer/Procurement professional to ensure timely direct customer shipments and accurate pricing terms.

You will serve a sales organization of 200+ Territory Managers, delivering status updates, quotes, and delivery information to support fast, reliable order execution. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in purchasing, excellent communication and vendor management skills, and a detail-oriented approach to coordinating with suppliers and the Accounts Payable

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2–4 years in purchasing or buyer role is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide order status, pricing, and freight quotes to Territory Managers.
• Review and process direct ship orders; verify vendor and lead times.
• Follow up with suppliers on open orders.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Obtain quotes from multiple carriers to minimize costs for customers.
• Monitor deliveries to ensure on-time shipments; communicate stock issues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Planning / Organization

Problem solving

Judgment

Detail oriented

Vendor management

MS Office

PeopleSoft

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sysco Corp. in Bartlett, IL is seeking a Buyer/Procurement professional to ensure timely direct customer shipments and accurate pricing terms.

You will serve a sales organization of 200+ Territory Managers, delivering status updates, quotes, and delivery information to support fast, reliable order execution. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in purchasing, excellent communication and vendor management skills, and a detail-oriented approach to coordinating with suppliers and the Accounts Payable