Apple & Associates – Sr. Buyer (Manufacturing) – Chicago, IL

Job title: Sr. Buyer (Manufacturing) Company: Apple & Associates Job description: Responsibilities: • Negotiate pricing, vendor selection, and/or development, generate and manage purchases, and coordinate deliveries to meet production requirements. • Vendor evaluation, selection, and reduction. • Obtain quotations and perform quotation comparisons. • Lead and facilitate Change Management Projects. • Implement procurement and inventory management strategies. • Eliminate part shortages. • Reduce Inventories. • Assist with Supply Chain objectives. • Generate and manage purchase orders. • Assist Planner as needed. • Support the world-class metrics. • Process NCRs and eliminate part rejects from suppliers. • Assist in determining and maintaining the Kanban process. • Developing and monitoring supplier partnerships. • Facilitating resolution of vendor-related quality issues. • Reconciles invoice and purchase order discrepancies. Requirements: • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or a related field OR an Associate's with a minimum of 5 years of work experience required. • APICS or CPM certification highly preferred. • 5+ years of experience in purchasing management/supply chain management in a manufacturing setting is required. • MUST be willing to travel up to 20% within the states • Experience in a “make to order” or “engineer to order” manufacturing environment preferred. • Strong ERP knowledge and background in supplier management and negotiations; JDE a plus. • Some travel will be required. • Computer skills, including MS Word and Excel, including proficient use of macros, v-look-up, and pivot tables, and good communication skills. • Possess the ability to solve complex problems in an expeditious manner. • Possess superior analytical skills and communication skills. • Ability to foster supplier relationships. • Must effectively exercise independent judgment and decision-making. • Possess a high degree of professionalism and persistence. • Possess strong inventory control principles. • MUST be willing to working onsite first 90 days then 1 day per week WFH, 4 in office Expected salary: Location: Chicago, IL Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job