Buyer (Contract)

Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Supply Chain Job Number: 57136552 Compensation: $30-38 / hour

Job Description

Title: Buyer II
 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.
  
Overview:
 Join Our Team as a Buyer II
We're looking for an experienced Buyer II to provide immediate support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a strategic purchasing role responsible for managing complex components, supporting key suppliers, and ensuring materials are available to meet production demands.
 
Job Duties: 
  •  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.
 
Qualifications: 
  •  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.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

 As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you’ve got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now. 

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