Job Title: Buyer

Job Description

Responsible for maintaining the appropriate flow of products in alignment with organizational objectives and customer commitments. This role identifies product portfolio opportunities to reduce costs and inventory while successfully supporting Sales. The Buyer will support the resolution of vendor quality issues in collaboration with the Quality team and perform required tasks in ERP to ensure system efficiency and accuracy.

Position Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Operations or related preffered

• 5 years’ purchasing, procurement or supply chain experience

• 5 years’ experience working with ERP/MRP systems, identifying material demand, placing orders and monitoring status.

• Manufacturing industry experience required

• Proficient in Excel

• Capable of successfully handling tasks and business requirements in a rapid growth environment on a daily basis, short lead time projects

• Technology enthusiast demonstrated through work experience, hobbies, and/or education

• Agile Mindset – the ability to work in an iterative manner that allows for rapid prototyping, effective feedback loops, and the ability to meet aggressive timelines

Core Functions of the Position

1. Procurement release planning (75%)

• Performs assigned procurement activities to ensure fulfillment of customer commitments within promised timeline and budget.

• Generates purchase orders and plans releases for complex long lead times components (ex: Circuit boards and Cameras) up to 12 -16 months in advance.

• Adjust long lead-time releases to current backlog while supporting the rolling 3 month forecast updates in Epicor.

• Minimize required inventory support business.

• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce cost while maintaining compliance to specifications.

• Supports resolution of vendor quality issues in collaboration with the Quality team.

2. Administration (25%)

• Monitor/track KPI's (on time performance, lead-times, quality, and costs).

• Performs required tasks in ERP in a timely and consistent manner to insure system efficiency and accuracy.

• Follow and support QMS

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bolingbrook,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $35 - $40