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Buyer

Jobot
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

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Salary : $65,000 - $75,000 per year

A bit about us :

A growing manufacturing organization is looking to add to it's team!

Why join us?

  • Competitive Base Salary!
  • Excellent Benefits Package!
  • Flexible Work Schedules!
  • Accelerated Career Growth!

Job Details

Job Details :

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Permanent Buyer to join our fast-paced engineering team. This position is an integral part of our supply chain operations and plays a key role in managing the purchasing expenditures and budgets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic procurement, sourcing, and supplier management. This role requires a hands-on approach, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team and independently. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new vendors, selecting suppliers, and negotiating contracts to ensure the best value for our company.

Responsibilities :

  • Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies.
  • Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
  • Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
  • Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.
  • Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.
  • Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
  • Assess, manage, and mitigate risks.
  • Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
  • Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
  • Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.
  • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • Proven 5 years of experience as a buyer in the engineering industry.
  • Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management.
  • Interest in market dynamics along with a business sense.
  • A knack for negotiation and networking.
  • Solid judgment with the ability to make good decisions.
  • Proficient in supplier relationship management.
  • Excellent knowledge of purchasing expenditures and budgeting.
  • Ability to gather and analyze data and work with figures.
  • Certification in supply chain management or related field is a plus.
  • This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team and make an impact on our supply chain operations. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement and a proven track record in the engineering industry, we would love to hear from you.

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    Salary : $65,000 - $75,000

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