Associate Buyer

Optimas Solutions • Wood Dale, IL

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About The Position

The Associate Buyer supports the purchasing department by managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring timely procurement of materials. This position plays a key role in data entry, inventory control, supplier communication, and production support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or coursework in supply chain or business a plus.
• 1-2 years of experience in a purchasing or administrative role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications; ERP/MRP system experience a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong communication and vendor coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain purchase orders and work orders for outside processing.
• Perform accurate data entry and regularly update procurement trackers, expedite logs, and the PPAP log.
• Maintain and update the supplier management file to ensure accurate and current information.
• Communicate with outside vendors to expedite hot orders and resolve delivery issues.
• Scan and attach packing lists (for wire, SEMS washers, and tooling) to relevant POs.
• Handle disbursement and return of materials as needed.
• Run inventory suggestions and spreadsheets for wire, SEMS washers, and tooling.
• Request and evaluate quotes for tooling, wire, and SEMS washers.
• Purchase materials including tooling, wire, and SEMS washers according to production requirements.
• Print and distribute cycle count sheets; adjust inventory based on findings.
• Perform daily inventory reports and generate weekly profit & loss summaries.
• Run open job listings; review for material availability and required components.
• Check and verify materials needed for upcoming production jobs.
• Expedite tooling purchase orders as needed to meet production deadlines.
• Release jobs to production and ensure timely delivery of all required materials.
• Print inspection sheets for wire and washers.
• Write up wire cards and validate PO pricing for wire purchases.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED