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What they do
A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$62,425 / year median in Illinois
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Buyer Brown Paper Products 70,000 USD-90,000 USD medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), remote work United States, Illinois, Waukegan 3530 Birchwood Drive (Show on map) Sep 08, 2026
TITLE:
Buyer Paper Packaging
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Buyer will be a detail-orientated person working within the purchasing department to source, negotiate and procure raw materials required for production while managing inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstocking.
Note:
This position is in-office only. No remote work
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 3-years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong math, written, verbal and analytical skills
Excellent computer skills Microsoft Office
- intermediate level
Excel - advanced level
Inventory system software - intermediate level Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with peers and functional teams.
Demonstrated confidentiality and the ability to represent the company in a professional manner.
Ability to work independently and take on new challenges
Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Be a key contributing team member
Create and/or processing purchase orders and maintain tracking of delivery
Evaluating and planning of raw material component(s) and / packaging products and their delivery
Establish and maintain vendor relationships.
Maintain vendor, inventory, and regulatory files
Carry out procedures involving quality and trial processes with suppliers
Set up new suppliers and / or service providers
Follow company policies and procedures
Follow up on all orders for proper authorization in a timely manner
Attend scheduling and / or production meetings as assigned
Monitor inventory for "Obsolete" materials
WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION
Hours
- 8am to 5pm. Monday
- Friday
Office setting
TRAINING
Must complete online and classroom training as required.
AUTHORITY / DECISION MAKING
Authority to seek out and establish relationships with vendors.
BENEFITS
- PTO after 90 days
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company paid short term and LTD
- Company paid life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
401k with match Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at applicantaccommodation@inteplast.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO
- Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance