Buyer

Buyer at Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. Buyer at Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. in Prospect Heights, Illinois Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Company Description Our Solutions Protect Patients! Founded in 1932, Xttrium Laboratories has been dedicated to promoting health and well-being through high-quality products. Recognized as a trusted supplier of disinfectants to hospitals and healthcare providers, Xttrium has expanded its offerings to pharmacies nationwide. With over 40 years of expertise in manufacturing FDA-approved and EPA-registered healthcare solutions, the company is a leader in ensuring safety and quality in a health-conscious world. Position Summary We are seeking a highly organized, detail-driven Components Buyer to join the Xttrium Supply Chain team at our Mount Prospect facility. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional who thrives in a structured, fast-paced environment and is looking to build a strong foundation in procurement, planning, and inventory management. This is not a passive purchasing role. You will be expected to actively manage supply continuity, communicate with vendors, and support critical operational workflows that directly impact production performance. Success in this role requires a high level of ownership, precision, and accountability. This position reports directly to the Procurement Manager. Key Responsibilities

• Review production schedules and demand forecasts to determine component requirements
• Place and manage purchase orders for production components
• Follow up with vendors to confirm order status and delivery timing
• Identify and escalate supply risks before they impact production
• Assist with inventory control tasks including returns and rejections
• Maintain accurate purchasing and vendor data in ERP systems
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Quality, Finance, and Warehouse teams
• Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree preferred (Supply Chain, Business, or related)
• 0-3 years of experience Core Competencies & Requirements
• Advanced Excel skills (data organization, lookups, basic analysis)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Process-oriented mindset
• Highly organized with strong time management
• Strong communication skills
• High accountability and ownership
• Inventory fundamentals: understanding of lead times, reorder points, safety stock, and demand planning concepts Preferred
• ERP system exposure (SAGE, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Manufacturing or regulated industry experience Compensation & Benefits

• Salary:

  $60,000
• $70,000 annually
• Discretionary bonus based on company and department performance

• Benefits:

  401k with company match, health, dental, vision, PTO, holidays Work Environment
• Updated, modern office environment
• Full-time, on-site role in Mount Prospect, IL