Top 16 Purchasing Jobs in Champaign, Il

Automotive Manufacturing Buyer
Guardian West, Flex-N-Gate —Urbana, IL
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Senior Procurement Manager
Busey Bank —Champaign, IL
- $98,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Business
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
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Customer Service Coordinator
Flex-N-Gate —Urbana, IL
- $50,000 - $56,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Business Services Specialist / Business Services Coordinator - School of Music
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign —Urbana, IL
- $49,000 - $59,000 a year
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Travel reimbursement
- Health insurance
Inventory Specialist
CHAMPAIGN URBANA MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT —Urbana, IL
- $56,000 - $64,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CDL B
- Background check
- DOT physical examination
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
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Inventory Specialist
Hudson Technologies Inc —Champaign, IL
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
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Commodity Manager - MRO & CapEx
DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC —United States
- $90,000 - $150,000 a year
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Contracts
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Commodity Manager
DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC —United States
- $90,000 - $150,000 a year
- Remote
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
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Automotive Manufacturing Buyer

Guardian West, Flex-N-Gate
Urbana, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,000 - $80,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Cost management
Financial forecasting
Accounting systems
Internal controls
Confidential information handling
Cash flow analysis
Budget control
Writing skills
Basic math
Employee relationship building
ROI
High school diploma or GED
Cost accounting
Procurement contract negotiation
Productivity software
Payback period analysis
Team building

Full Job Description

Starting Pay Rate: $65,000-$80,000

Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm, with mandatory overtime as needed

Reports To: Purchasing Manager

Job Summary:

Our Buyer at Guardian West is directly responsible for coordinating the movement of purchased materials from suppliers and addressing any supply/supplier issues. The Buyer will review the production requirements of the company on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basis. This position includes coordinating production requirements aligned with sales forecasts. The Buyer is also responsible for maintaining and creating new relationships with suppliers and negotiation of prices and cost-saving measures to fit within the company budget. The entry of data, report generation and analysis of the data is an ongoing duty. Other tasks include resolving issues pertaining to material defects, invoice discrepancies as well as delivery timelines.

Responsibilities:

Compile data from vendor invoices and supporting documents to verify accuracy of billing data and to ensure receipt of items ordered.
Generate weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to be used for cost-saving initiatives.
Compare invoices against purchase orders and shipping and receiving documents to verify receipt of items ordered.
Contact suppliers regarding errors in partial or duplicate shipments, prices, and substitutions.
Prepare and fill out payments to suppliers, whether by cash, check, credit, and other forms of payment.
Post and reconcile company payments to general ledgers.
Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied cash transactions.
Post A/P data to profit/loss reports, balance sheets, income statements, and other documentation.
Review all credit balances, refunds, and adjustments, and apply adjustments and/or corrections to corporate billing records.
Balance daily A/P batches; prepare and distribute payment reports and statistics to key personnel.
Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization and its business partners.
Interact and negotiate with suppliers.
Form payment strategies to make timely A/P payments and mitigate supplier objections.
Investigate payment problems while following corporate A/P policies and procedures.
Communicate all delays or variances of inbound freight to the appropriate parties.
Maintain strict control over inventory levels for production in order to meet internal and external demand of product.
Operate within an annual budget.
Maintain appropriate and complete documentation regarding regulated products and/or hazardous materials.
Identify discrepancies between shipments and orders and take action.
Investigate causes of lost or damaged shipments and other matters; make adjustments or conduct negotiations as necessary.

Requirements

High School Diploma;
Three to five years’ experience in the Automotive Industry; or Community College Diploma in Purchasing or enrollment in/completion of PMAC.
Demonstrated ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage finances allocated to the supply of materials while operating within a budget.
Strong knowledge of payment regulations and fair credit practices.
Must possess a high level of moral judgment for handling confidential information and monetary transactions.
Strong diplomatic, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Knowledge of accounting systems, budgets, and internal controls.
Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
Excellent teamwork and team building skills.
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies.
Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
Strong computer skills with high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite.
Good interpersonal skills.
Mathematical aptitude.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, bend, twist, push, pull, and lift above head and below shoulder level.
Must be able to carry bumpers weighing up to 50 pounds for distances of 15–25 feet.
Frequent bending at the waist (45–120 degrees) and reaching forward during stacking operations.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and loud environments
Ability to sit for 90% of shift

Why Join Us?
We offer a competitive pay rate, opportunities for skill development, and a dynamic work environment where your expertise as a Buyer you will directly contribute to the success of the team.

Company Benefits:

401(k)- With company match!
Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
Additional employee- sponsored benefits: Short Term and Long- term disability, FSA & HSA Accounts
Paid Vacation
12 Paid Holidays

Guardian West is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for precision and quality, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our team!

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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