Purchasing Manager

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

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$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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Buyer

Location: On-site – Northern Chicago, IL

Our client is a growing and dynamic wine and spirits company with a global footprint. We are now seeking an experienced Buyer to join their merchandising team based in Illinois. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong procurement, supplier management, and inventory planning skills who thrives in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.

This is a full-time, on-site role (five days per week) based in Illinois.

Key Requirements

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to join our Merchandising team with proven experience managing purchasing operations across diverse product categories, including apparel, displays, barware, and other goods for the wine and spirits industry.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 3–5 years’ experience in a buying or planning related position
• Strong experience in supplier negotiation, with a proven track record of managing vendor relationships both domestically and internationally (any experience of sourcing consumer goods via Asia is beneficial but not essential)
• Proficiency in inventory and purchase order management, including use of ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel – including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
• A strong eye for detail and accuracy, especially in reporting and catalogue maintenance
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• A Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, procurement, or a related field
• Ideally you will come from a consumer goods background but this is not essential

Role & Responsibilities

As Buyer, you will play a central role in procurement planning, inventory control, and supplier negotiation to ensure high-quality, cost-effective purchasing across the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing purchasing aligned to a bi-annual forecasting and distribution schedule
• Maintaining up-to-date inventory reports and conducting regular analysis on levels, pricing, and inbound stock status
• Recommending continuations, withdrawals, or new additions to the product assortment based on stock movement and sales feedback
• Sourcing and managing communications with both domestic and international suppliers, ensuring pricing is competitive while maintaining production standards
• Ensuring complete alignment between the internal item catalogue, ERP system, and warehouse records

Additional Information

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods of time
• Merit increases in salary
• 2 bonuses – company and performance based of approximately 10-20% paid yearly
• Interview with Director of Merchandising (TEAMs call)
• DISC assessment
• Onsite meeting with HR Manager and one of the Owners

If you’re ready to take ownership of the buying process in a global and quality-driven business, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages, Retail, and Food and Beverage Retail

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