Hybrid Buyer/Planner — Inventory & Sourcing Pro

Addison Group; Vernon Hills (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Flexible start time

Opportunity to gain hands-onPurchasing

Potential for contract extension

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Buyer/Planner for a Vernon Hills, IL contract assignment. You will manage purchasing, material planning, inventory, and supplier relations to support production schedules.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in purchasing/planning, strong analytical skills, ERP experience (SAP/S4HANA a plus), and proficiency in Excel. Hybrid schedule with potential contract extension.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of Buyer/Planner or related purchasing and material planning experience.
• Manufacturing or supply chain experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with vendors and suppliers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Experience with an ERP system; SAP/S4HANA experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP and inventory data to identify purchasing needs and maintain appropriate material levels.
• Analyze production plans, forecasts, lead times, and capacity to determine material requirements.
• Create, issue, and update purchase orders based on production needs.
• Monitor open orders and recommend expediting or delaying materials when necessary.
• Maintain supplier lead times, safety stock levels, reorder points, and other planning information.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and material data within the ERP system.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, quantities, delivery schedules, and order commitments.
• Request and evaluate vendor quotes and assist with identifying and evaluating new suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong supplier and subcontractor relationships.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Accounting, Receiving, and other departments to resolve purchasing and material issues.
• Help resolve issues involving quality, pricing, product returns, receiving, scheduling, and material availability.
• Coordinate material flow with production schedules to help keep operations on track.
• Prepare purchasing, inventory, production, and other operational reports.
• Maintain purchasing records, spreadsheets, vendor documentation, and supporting materials.
• Enter and update purchasing and planning information within the ERP system.
• Assist with EDI updates and supplier communication as needed.
• Participate in supplier evaluation and selection activities.
• Visit supplier or subcontractor locations periodically, as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

SAP/S4HANA (ERP)

Job description

Addison Group is seeking a Buyer/Planner for a Vernon Hills, IL contract assignment. You will manage purchasing, material planning, inventory, and supplier relations to support production schedules.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in purchasing/planning, strong analytical skills, ERP experience (SAP/S4HANA a plus), and proficiency in Excel. Hybrid schedule with potential contract extension.