Buyer (Contract)
Job Description
Location: Bolingbrook IL
Hire Type: Contract
Shift : 100% on Site
Compensation: $63,550 - $80,513 annually
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Join Our Team as a Buyer II
- Source materials and manage supplier relationships for complex engineered products.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms.
- Manage purchase orders and monitor supplier performance.
- Support day-to-day purchasing activities, including invoice reconciliation, PO validation, and inventory discrepancy resolution.
- Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and min/max planning parameters.
- Partner with Operations, Planning, Engineering, and Quality teams to prevent shortages and improve supply chain performance.
- Drive cost savings, supplier improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 4+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with complex parts and strategic suppliers.
- ERP experience required; JD Edwards (JDE) preferred, SAP or Oracle experience also considered.
- Strong understanding of inventory management, lead times, and procurement processes.
- Proficiency in Excel with the ability to analyze and manipulate data.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to hit the ground running and work independently.
Meet Your Recruiter
Senior Technical Recruiter
Naeomi is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than two years of experience supporting candidates and clients. She focuses on Sterling’s Commercial Division, recruiting for roles across plastics, machining, aerospace, and other specialized technical environments.
Naeomi enjoys recruiting because it gives her the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact in someone’s life. She is passionate about helping candidates find new opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and long-term career growth.
For Naeomi, recruiting is also about building trusted relationships and being a helpful resource beyond one placement. Whether supporting an individual candidate or someone in their network who may be looking for a new role, she takes pride in helping people move forward with confidence.