Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer at Kelly Professional & Industrial Senior Buyer at Kelly Professional & Industrial in Waukegan, Illinois Posted in 7 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Senior Buyer

• Take Your Supply Chain Career to the Next Level Waukegan, IL 60085 Salary $70,000
• $100,000 Salary Additional opportunities for growth Training/development programs Incentives/bonus for meeting goals A Lot of Tenure. Company Promotes Within Interviews are happening NOW
• so send your resume today to: CHRC511@KELLYSERVICES.

COM Kelly Services is partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturing organization seeking a strategic and driven Senior Buyer to join their procurement team in Waukegan, IL. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced purchasing professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys negotiating, supplier management, forecasting, and driving supply chain excellence. If you are passionate about procurement strategy, supplier relationships, inventory optimization, and making a direct impact on operations, we want to hear from you. What You'll Do As a Senior Buyer, you'll play a key role in supporting production operations by ensuring raw materials and components are sourced efficiently, delivered on time, and purchased at the best value. Key Responsibilities Source raw materials and components through domestic and international supplier networks Negotiate pricing, contracts, delivery terms, and supplier agreements Manage purchasing activities, forecasts, inventory levels, and material planning Coordinate purchase orders and monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery Partner with planning, production, quality, and operations teams to support manufacturing goals Resolve supplier, delivery, quality, and inventory issues proactively Analyze costs and identify opportunities for savings and process improvements Maintain supplier relationships and support ongoing supplier performance programs Support R D and new product initiatives with item setup and sourcing coordination Manage procurement reporting, open PO tracking, and inventory optimization efforts What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred 5-8 years of purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience in manufacturing or industrial environments Chemical purchasing experience highly preferred Strong negotiation and supplier management skills Experience with MRP/ERP systems and inventory planning Advanced Microsoft Excel and analytical skills Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities APICS or CPM certification is a plus Why This Opportunity Stands Out Additional opportunities for growth Training/development programs Incentives/bonus for meeting goals A Lot of Tenure. Company Promotes Within Competitive Salary Career Growth Opportunities Collaborative & High-Impact Environment Stable, Growing Industry Full Benefits Package 401(k) with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Employee Discounts & Wellness Programs Opportunity to Influence Supply Chain Strategy This is your chance to join a company where your expertise will directly impact operations, supplier performance, and business success. Interviews are happening NOW

• so send your resume today to: CHRC511@KELLYSERVICES.

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