Buyer

Description We are looking for a Buyer to join a manufacturing organization in Rosemont, Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is responsible for driving sourcing and purchasing activities that support multiple departments, while balancing cost, quality, and delivery expectations. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial judgment, supplier management experience, and the ability to partner effectively with internal teams to secure value-driven agreements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead purchasing and sourcing activities from initial supplier identification through final agreement execution, ensuring favorable business terms and timely completion.
• Evaluate supplier markets, review spend and pricing data, and shape sourcing strategies that align with operational and financial goals.
• Negotiate commercial terms with vendors, including pricing, service expectations, and contract conditions, to deliver measurable value.
• Build and maintain productive supplier partnerships that support consistent quality, dependable lead times, and competitive costs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define business needs, prepare scope documentation, and support competitive bid and proposal processes.
• Analyze purchasing trends and cost structures to uncover savings opportunities and recommend actions that improve spend management.
• Manage daily procurement requests across assigned departments, ensuring materials and services are obtained accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain organized purchasing records and protect sensitive company and vendor information in all related documentation and correspondence. Requirements
• Experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, or supplier management within a business or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to review vendor options, interpret market information, and make sound buying decisions based on cost and business impact.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure favorable pricing and contract terms.
• Proficiency in preparing reports, analyzing purchasing data, and identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with internal departments and external suppliers to support sourcing and procurement initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience maintaining accurate procurement documentation and handling confidential business information responsibly.
• SAP experience strongly preferred, preferably the S4 Hanna Purchasing module Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.

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