Buyer I

Old World Industries • Northbrook, IL

91d • $65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Buyer I procures finished goods and raw materials from global suppliers to support uninterrupted manufacturing and customer demand. The role manages purchasing activities including MRP review, purchase order execution, supplier communication, delivery expediting, and performance monitoring. The Buyer I works with Transportation, Production Control, Accounts Payable, Quality, and Strategic Sourcing to optimize inventory, improve supplier performance, and support operational objectives, with a primary sourcing focus on Asia.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of purchasing, procurement, buying, or supply chain experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, MRP, and supply chain principles.
• Ability to analyze MRP recommendations and manage purchase orders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Customer-focused approach and proactive issue resolution.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on process optimization and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Global sourcing experience.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Procure finished goods and raw materials through established suppliers, primarily in Asia.
• Execute MRP recommendations, including purchase order creation, confirmations, and rescheduling.
• Monitor and expedite purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and uninterrupted material supply.
• Coordinate with Global Sourcing and Transportation to support supplier performance and shipment execution.
• Share forecasts with suppliers to support production planning and inventory management.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and material master data within SAP.
• Partner with Transportation to ensure timely deliveries to manufacturing facilities and customers.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely supplier payments.
• Manage supplier quality issues through Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Corrective Action Requests (CARs) to minimize supply disruptions.
• Support supplier performance reviews, scorecards, business review meetings, and supplier performance evaluations.
• Track purchasing KPIs, support cost savings initiatives, and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide purchasing support for special projects, business initiatives, and team activities.
• Serve as backup support for other purchasing team members and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits.
• Company-matching 401(k) plan.
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Company-paid identity theft insurance.
• Company-paid disability coverage.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Company-paid employee assistance program.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed