Junior Buyer - Aerospace Manufacturing

TekPro; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunity for career growth

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a motivated Junior Buyer to support procurement activities and ensure timely delivery of materials. This role offers competitive compensation and growth potential in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field and be eager to learn in the manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–2 years of purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP experience is a plus.
• Driven, detail-oriented, and eager to grow in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders for materials, components, and services.
• Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Track inventory levels and assist with material planning.
• Support supplier evaluation and maintain accurate records.
• Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to meet project needs.

Job description

Overview

This range is provided by TekPro. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

A well-established precision manufacturing company located in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a motivated Junior Buyer to join our growing team. For decades, this organization has supplied high-quality components to aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to learn in a fast-paced environment while building a long-term career in purchasing and supply chain.

The Opportunity

As a Junior Buyer, you’ll support day-to-day procurement activities, ensuring the timely purchase and delivery of materials and services that keep production running smoothly. You’ll collaborate across departments, build supplier relationships, and gain valuable experience in manufacturing operations.

What You’ll Do

• Create and process purchase orders for materials, components, and services
• Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules
• Track inventory levels and assist with material planning
• Support supplier evaluation and maintain accurate records
• Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to meet project needs

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–2 years of purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP experience is a plus
• Driven, detail-oriented, and eager to grow in a manufacturing environment

Why This Role

• Opportunity to gain hands-on procurement and supply chain experience
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Career growth potential in an established, growing company

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries: Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing