Remote- Senior Buyer Job at Express Employment Professionals, Waukegan, IL

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  • Express Employment Professionals
  • Waukegan, IL

Job Description

Our client has a great opportunity for a Buyer with experience manufacturing!

We are looking for a Senior Buyer for our best client in Lake County! The Senior Buyer develops and maintains a supplier base that support the Company's direction and requirements for quality, lead time, and cost. We are looking for someone to source components and products both domestically and internationally.

*TEMPORARY ROLE- until April 2026 with the possibility of becoming long term*

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies.
  • Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers, especially for new product development.
  • Seek alternate vendors to ensure uninterrupted service.
  • Positively manage vendor performance and communications.
  • Responsible for monthly forecasting and daily inventory analysis
  • Cost Analysis – Bids, RFQs and price impact evaluations

Requirements:

  • 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management and supply chain activities is a must.
  • College degree in a business field preferred. APICS training and certification a plus.
  • Must be results oriented.
  • Must have worked with an ERP/MRP system.
  • Must be proficient in the use of Excel, Word and other MS office products.
  • Must be accustomed to working with product management and engineer staffs

Feel free to email me your resume directly

Hilary.Lizama2@expresspros.com

I look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Experience:

  • Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work,

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