Spherion Staffing & Recruiting is seeking a Procurement Buyer for a local company in Dakota, IL. The Procurement Buyer will utilize a team-based approach to identify and procure materials for use at the company. Throughout all activities, the Procurement Buyer will consistently demonstrate fiscal responsibility by negotiating pricing, delivery, and terms for the company.
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Highlights:
- Direct Hire
- Pay rate: $60,000-$80,000/year
- Benefits: Paid time off, 401k, Health Insurance, paid holidays
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Located in Dakota, IL
Responsibilities:
- Issue blanket purchase orders for corrugate, labels, glues, films, and others directed for manufacturing purposes
- Manage vendor releases to ensure manufacturing needs are met
- Administer label inventory to ensure reduced exposure of customer-specific components
- Order and stock all necessary non-stock materials, including but not limited to, office supplies, paper, glues, and other manufacturing supplies as requested by Operations
- Issue purchase orders for capital projects
- Monitor production schedule to ensure all materials are available as needed; communicate plans for any shortages to the procurement and operations team
- Utilize production forecast to determine raw materials needs; order as necessary to meet needs and keep inventory values low
- Manage about to expire inventory & expired inventory levels to minimize exposure to client
- Attend all necessary meetings
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
- Degree preferred, but not required
Education:
High School
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
- Proficient with Excel
- Competent with ERP systems
- Minimum 3 years experience in a purchasing environment
Apply to the Procurement Buyer position today to be considered!
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