Strategic Buyer: Optimize Materials & Supplier Performance

Hydraulic Technologies; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Employer Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Hydraulic Technologies is seeking a hands-on Buyer to be a key supply chain partner in Rockford, IL. This onsite role collaborates across Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to keep materials flowing and supplier performance high.

You’ll analyze purchasing, inventory, and supplier data, maintain SAP/MES data, and drive cost reductions and lead-time improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, safety stock strategies, and replenishment practices.
• Experience working with ERP/MES systems.
• Advanced analytical skills and strong Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day procurement of materials and services for production and commitments.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders with supplier compliance.
• Track supplier performance and address delivery issues proactively.
• Expedite critical materials to keep production on schedule.
• Resolve shortages, pricing discrepancies, invoicing concerns, and supplier communication challenges.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, and Customer Service to align purchasing with production priorities.
• Identify shortages and supply risks and develop proactive solutions.
• Help optimize inventory levels while ensuring material availability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Hydraulic Technologies is seeking a hands-on Buyer to be a key supply chain partner in Rockford, IL. This onsite role collaborates across Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to keep materials flowing and supplier performance high.

You’ll analyze purchasing, inventory, and supplier data, maintain SAP/MES data, and drive cost reductions and lead-time improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.