Senior Buyer - Strategic Purchasing & Supply Optimization

Plexus Corp.; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Buffalo Grove, IL, is seeking a procurement professional to manage the execution of assigned goods in line with quality, delivery, and pricing standards.

You will make tactical buying decisions, handle purchase orders, resolve discrepancies, minimize inventory while meeting production plans, and support automation as needed. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of related experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Excel and Google

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of related experience preferred (equivalent combos considered).
• Strong analytical skills; detail-oriented and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing materials in accordance with Plexus guidelines, AVL adherence, unit price, quality and delivery.
• Make tactical buying decisions with respect to purchase orders, including placement, rescheduling, cancellations, and resolution of discrepancies and invoice queries.
• Minimize inventory while maintaining adequate material to meet production plans and escalate issues to avoid production delays.
• Collaboratively manage procurement automation processes, optimizing and troubleshooting data integrity in automation systems; decide when to use automation vs exceptions.
• Coach and mentor less experienced buyers to ensure effectiveness and maintain a positive team attitude.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years related experience

Tools

Excel

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Plexus Corp. in Buffalo Grove, IL, is seeking a procurement professional to manage the execution of assigned goods in line with quality, delivery, and pricing standards.

You will make tactical buying decisions, handle purchase orders, resolve discrepancies, minimize inventory while meeting production plans, and support automation as needed. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of related experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Excel and Google