Strategic Buyer: Cost Savings, Sourcing & Leadership

Indelco Plastics Corporation; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A manufacturing firm based in Lombard, Illinois, is seeking a Senior Buyer responsible for managing supplier relationships and optimizing costs. This role involves strategic sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and collaboration across engineering and operations teams. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management and 5 to 7 years of procurement experience in relevant industries. A competitive benefits package is offered alongside opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive procurement experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Demonstrated success in contract negotiation and supplier performance management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for supplier evaluation and selection.
• Negotiate agreements and monitor supplier performance using KPIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

ERP/MRP system proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Tools

Business Central

SAP

Oracle

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Job description

A manufacturing firm based in Lombard, Illinois, is seeking a Senior Buyer responsible for managing supplier relationships and optimizing costs. This role involves strategic sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and collaboration across engineering and operations teams. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management and 5 to 7 years of procurement experience in relevant industries. A competitive benefits package is offered alongside opportunities for career growth.