Advertising, marketing & public relations

Procurement buyer

PROCUREMENT BUYER.

dakota, illinois

Posted 3 days ago

Closes 10/9/2026 Job details Summary Spherion

$60,000

•$75,000 per year

Permanent

8:00 AM

•5:00 PM

Industry

advertising, marketing & public relations (Protective Service Occupations)

Reference number

S_180233 Are you a strategic procurement professional who excels at vendor management and cost optimization? Spherion Staffing & Recruiting is seeking a Procurement Buyer for a premier manufacturing client in Dakota, IL. In this collaborative role, you will take a team-based approach to source, negotiate, and procure essential raw materials and operational supplies, balancing cost efficiency with production demands.

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Role Highlights Compensation:

$60,000

•$75,000/yr. (commensurate with experience)

Benefits:

Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, 401(k), and comprehensive health insurance.

Shift/schedule:

First Shift:

8:00am

•5:00pm, Monday

•Friday

Employment type: Direct Hire (DH)

Growth or other perks: Key purchasing leadership role with direct impact on manufacturing operations and inventory efficiency. What You'll Do Issue blanket purchase orders for manufacturing raw materials including corrugate, labels, glues, and films.

Manage vendor release schedules to ensure all production needs are met without disruption.

Monitor production schedules and forecasts to calculate raw material needs, keeping inventory values low while preventing shortages.

Procure and stock non-stock supplies, office materials, capital project equipment, and specialized manufacturing consumables.

Administer label and customer-specific component inventories, managing "about-to-expire" and expired stock to minimize waste and financial exposure.

Proactively communicate potential material shortages with procurement and operations teams, participating in key operational alignment meetings.

What You'll Bring Experience:

Minimum 3 years of purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Education:

Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered).

Technical Skills:

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong hands-on competency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Key Skills:

Demonstrated fiscal responsibility with a proven track record in negotiating pricing, delivery, and payment terms.

Analytical & Communication Skills:

Strong forecasting capabilities, detail orientation, and excellent cross-departmental communication. Please apply to the Procurement Buyer opportunity for consideration #SPH1005 Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more

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