Materials Planner & Buyer - Keep Production Flowing

daubertchemical; Forest View (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS of Illinois Medical & Dental

Vision Service Plan

401(k) Savings Plan + Company Match

Paid time off + holidays

Disability Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Daubert Chemical Company in Forest View, IL is seeking aPurchasing professional to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of raw materials for uninterrupted production. This onsite role reports to the Purchasing Director and operates Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities include evaluating daily material needs, placing orders, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and coordinating with internal teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college business or supply chain coursework is beneficial.
• Minimum of two years purchasing and materials planning experience in a manufacturing environment; chemicals purchasing is a plus.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills and ability to work with multiple internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate daily raw material requirements, place timely supplier orders to ensure production inventory.
• Identify supply risks and communicate issues with scheduling, production, and management.
• Maintain supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and freight within guidelines.
• Work with internal departments to resolve purchasing issues and ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare receiving paperwork and forward to AP; maintain vendor files and open PO status.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AS400

MS Dynamics

Job description

Daubert Chemical Company in Forest View, IL is seeking aPurchasing professional to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of raw materials for uninterrupted production. This onsite role reports to the Purchasing Director and operates Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities include evaluating daily material needs, placing orders, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and coordinating with internal teams.