Strategic Procurement Buyer — ERP & Supplier Excellence

RapidAir Industrial Solutions; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RapidAir Industrial Solutions is seeking a highly organized Buyer to join our Procurement team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will manage purchase orders, communicate with suppliers, track orders, and keep ERP data accurate to ensure on-time delivery and cost control.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of purchasing experience, proficiency with ERP systems such as Business Central, and strong MS Office skills. Mandarin/Cantonese is a nice to have.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2–4 years purchasing/procurement experience required.
• Experience using Business Central or similar ERP systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Professional proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese is a nice-to-have.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders based on system requirements, inventory needs, and purchasing parameters.
• Send purchase orders to suppliers, obtain confirmations, and monitor open orders for on-time delivery.
• Expedite materials when necessary and communicate delays or shortages to internal teams.
• Maintain accurate item, supplier, pricing, lead-time, MOQs, and purchasing data in the ERP system.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding availability, pricing, lead times, changes, and delivery dates.
• Resolve PO, receiving, shipment, and vendor discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with freight quotes and coordinating shipments when required.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and cross-functional partners (Operations, Warehouse, Logistics, Finance).
• Assist with purchasing reports, inventory analysis, and procurement reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Follow-up skills

Vendor relationships

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Business Central

ERP systems

Job description

RapidAir Industrial Solutions is seeking a highly organized Buyer to join our Procurement team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will manage purchase orders, communicate with suppliers, track orders, and keep ERP data accurate to ensure on-time delivery and cost control.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of purchasing experience, proficiency with ERP systems such as Business Central, and strong MS Office skills. Mandarin/Cantonese is a nice to have.