Senior Buyer

Indelco Plastics Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Chicago is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts. Responsibilities include leading sourcing initiatives, monitoring supplier performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in supply chain management and 5-7 years of procurement experience. Key benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a competitive 401(k) matching plan.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive procurement experience in manufacturing or regulated industries.
• Demonstrated success in contract negotiation and supplier performance management.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel or Power BI skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier selection.
• Negotiate long-term agreements and monitor supplier performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Business Central

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Senior Buyer

The Senior Buyer is a strategic sourcing professional responsible for managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving cost optimization initiatives. This position plays a key role in aligning procurement strategies with organizational goals, ensuring supply continuity, and supporting cross‑functional business operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers that align with company objectives for cost, quality, and sustainability.


• Negotiate long‑term agreements, pricing, and supply terms with key suppliers to achieve optimal total cost of ownership.


• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs (e.g., on‑time delivery, quality, cost savings) and implement supplier development plans as needed.


• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to introduce new materials, components, or suppliers.


• Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and risks to proactively mitigate supply disruptions.


• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for ERP purchasing workflows, supplier management, and procurement analytics.


• Develop and report procurement metrics, dashboards, and improvement projects using Power BI or Excel.


• Ensure sufficient supply of all materials and timing of deliveries across multiple sites through robust processes for purchase orders, blanket orders, transfer orders, and manufacturing orders.


• Proactively communicate cross‑functionally expected delays, root causes of supplier issues, and countermeasures implemented to prevent occurrences.


• Continuously look for opportunities to increase efficiency within the purchasing organization.


• Create and maintain documentation around current best practices for all steps within procurement.


• Mentor junior buyers and provide training on purchasing procedures and supplier engagement best practices.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field required.


• 5–7 years of progressive procurement experience in manufacturing, industrial, or regulated industries (medical device, aerospace, or plastics preferred).


• Demonstrated success in contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and strategic sourcing.


• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Business Central, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel or Power BI skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and vendor management capabilities.


• Ability to lead cross‑functional sourcing projects with minimal supervision.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to senior leadership.


• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and supplier ESG data collection preferred.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off and holidays, and parental leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flow Control Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristics.