Buyer

Novaspect Inc • Schaumburg, IL

2h • $62,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Impact Partner and global leader in automation systems and solutions, is seeking a Buyer to join our Supply Chain Management team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement in support of customer fulfillment and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a proactive, analytical, purchasing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces modern tools including AI-driven solutions to automate routine tasks and focus on strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field; equivalent purchasing or industry experience will be considered
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role preferred
• Experience working with technical products or engineered solutions is a plus
• ERP experience required; Salesforce and IFS experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, procurement best practices, and supply chain fundamentals
• Proficiency in ERP systems, inventory concepts, and data analysis
• High level of attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management abilities
• Comfortable leveraging technology, automation, and AI-based tools to drive efficiency and insight
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, manage priorities, and work collaboratively across teams
• Ability to work extended periods at a computer in a professional office environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with technical products or engineered solutions is a plus
• Salesforce and IFS experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities to support customer order fulfillment, including purchase requisition review, purchase order creation and management, and supplier communication
• Execute purchasing decisions in accordance with company policies, compliance standards, and delegated authority
• Interpret technical purchase requirements and maintain a working knowledge of products and suppliers within assigned scope
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with supplier customer service teams and manufacturing partners
• Monitor supplier performance metrics such as on-time delivery, responsiveness, and quality
• Proactively identify supply risks, anticipate potential shortages, and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Manage supplier-related issues, including order discrepancies, returns, warranty claims, and recalls
• Partner closely with operations, inventory planning, engineering, and customer-facing teams to align purchasing activities with demand and delivery expectations
• Communicate status updates on open purchase orders and resolve issues impacting customer delivery timelines
• Support inventory accuracy and material availability by coordinating with Inventory Planning on part setup and master data integrity within ERP systems
• Leverage ERP systems, reporting tools, and AI-enabled technologies to automate routine purchasing tasks such as order tracking, expediting alerts, and data analysis
• Use analytics and AI-driven insights to identify trends in lead times, supplier performance, pricing, and demand variability

Benefits

• Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Paid Sick & Safety Time (PSST)
• 401K with 6% company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Excellent health & wellness benefits
• Student debt & tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level