Strategic Supply Chain Buyer (Data-Driven)

Hydraulic Technologies; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k match

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Career Development

Team Culture

Stable Manufacturing

Job summary

Hydraulic Technologies in Rockford, IL is seeking a motivated Buyer to manage procurement for production and customer commitments. You will build supplier relationships, issue purchase orders, and monitor delivery performance to keep schedules on track.

In a fast-paced manufacturing setting, you will analyze data in SAP, optimize inventory, and collaborate with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to drive cost savings and continuous improvement.

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 the day-to-day procurement of materials and services that support production and customer commitments.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders while ensuring supplier compliance with delivery requirements.
• Track supplier performance and proactively address delivery issues before they impact operations.
• Expedite critical materials to keep production schedules on track.
• Resolve shortages, pricing discrepancies, invoicing concerns, and supplier communication challenges.

Skills

Supply chain

Inventory management

ERP systems

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

Power BI

MES

Job description

Hydraulic Technologies in Rockford, IL is seeking a motivated Buyer to manage procurement for production and customer commitments. You will build supplier relationships, issue purchase orders, and monitor delivery performance to keep schedules on track.

In a fast-paced manufacturing setting, you will analyze data in SAP, optimize inventory, and collaborate with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to drive cost savings and continuous improvement.