Global Procurement Buyer: Inventory & Supplier Strategy

Walsh Employment; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Performance bonuses

Job summary

A dynamic wine and spirits company in Illinois is seeking an experienced Buyer. The role involves procurement planning, inventory control, and supplier negotiation to ensure quality and cost-effective purchasing. Candidates should have 3-5 years in a similar role, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in ERP systems and Excel. This is a full-time, on-site position offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a buying or planning related position.
• Strong experience in supplier negotiation.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing aligned to a bi-annual forecasting schedule.
• Maintain up-to-date inventory reports and analysis.
• Source and communicate with domestic and international suppliers.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Inventory management

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A dynamic wine and spirits company in Illinois is seeking an experienced Buyer. The role involves procurement planning, inventory control, and supplier negotiation to ensure quality and cost-effective purchasing. Candidates should have 3-5 years in a similar role, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in ERP systems and Excel. This is a full-time, on-site position offering a competitive salary and benefits.