Strategic Buyer & Planner — SAP, DRP & Inventory

Valent U.S.A. LLC

Libertyville (IL)

On-site

USD 78,200 - 95,800

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Full retirement vesting

Financial assistance

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sumitomo Biorational Company in Libertyville, IL, is seeking a Sr. Buyer/Planner to manage purchasing, planning and sourcing to support manufacturing. You will drive cost-efficient raw materials and oversee DRP and data reporting in an ERP/SAP environment.

Requires 5+ years in procurement or supply planning, strong negotiation, and SAP/Microsoft Office expertise; travel up to 20% may apply. Competitive base salary plus incentives and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

5+ years of proven hands-on experience in procurement or supply planning.
Experience with SAP and supplier management.
Strong negotiation and cost optimization skills.
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
ISO 9000 procedures experience.

Responsibilities

Understand SAP operations, part numbers, ingredients, and quality control qualifications.
Develop and manage procurement strategies for cost reduction, quality improvement, and supply assurance.
Source, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts, ensuring competitive pricing, favorable terms, and policy compliance.
Oversee timely delivery of goods, optimizing flow of supplies for production.
Manage purchase order processes from requisition through delivery and payment.
Design, construct, and manage procurement reports to track spend, supplier KPIs, and metrics.
Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.