Top 125 Buyer Jobs in Lake County Il

Buyer
The Visual Pak Companies —Waukegan, IL
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Procurement Specialist
Tusker —Buffalo Grove, IL
- From $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
5d
Purchasing Specialist
Rogan Corporation —Northbrook, IL
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Basic math
- ERP systems
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Associate Buyer
Uline —Pleasant Prairie, WI
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
13d
Sourcing/Purchasing Specialist - Integrated Supply Group
Steiner Electric Co —Itasca, IL
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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4d
Procurement Specialist
Aldridge Electric —Libertyville, IL
- $90,000 - $115,000 a year
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Sr. Buyer/Planner - Sumitomo Biorational Company
Sumitomo Chemical Group Companies of America —Libertyville, IL
- $78,200 - $95,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Quality control
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
Sr Buyer
Plexus —Buffalo Grove, IL
- $85,400 - $128,000 a year
- Background check
- Google Workspace
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Purchasing Assistant Buyer / Planner
ACCESS ASSEMBLY LLC —Round Lake Beach, IL
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Contracts
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Manufacturing - Procurement Specialist
HOERBIGER Holding AG —Waukegan, IL
- $73,894 - $110,840 a year
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Specialist I, Procurement Management
AbbVie —North Chicago, IL
- $58,656 - $103,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
6d
Senior Specialist, Procurement Management
AbbVie —North Chicago, IL
- $84,500 - $162,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
13d
Purchasing Manager
STARTEK LIGHTING AMERICA LLC —Libertyville, IL
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Buyer- Purchasing
Bosch Group —Lincolnshire, IL
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Purchasing Assistant
International Precision Components Corp —Lake Forest, IL
- From $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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12d
Procurement Category Manager, HR Services Remote
Vantive —Deerfield, IL
- $108,000 - $135,000 a year
- Remote
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Contracts
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Procurement Coordinator - Medical Equipment
TLC ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS INC —Glenview, IL
- $61,000 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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BUYER/PLANNER
BOX PARTNERS LLC —Elgin, IL
- $75,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Buyer / Print Manufacturing
Smyth Companies LLC —Mundelein, IL
- $58,000 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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5d
Buyer/Planner
Springs Window Fashions —Waukegan, IL
- $59,340 - $89,010 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
9d

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Buyer

The Visual Pak Companies -
Waukegan, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $80,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Computer literacy
Databases
Purchasing
Manufacturing
Negotiation

Full Job Description

Join the PAK

The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries.

30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best-in-class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team.

Buyer

The Buyer plays a key administrative role within the procurement function, with the primary responsibility of issuing purchase orders (POs) as quickly and accurately as possible once planned and firm orders are entered into the system. This role is critical in ensuring the timely flow of materials to support production, customer demand, and inventory goals. Buyer 1 works in close coordination with Material Planners and Production Planning team to maintain order accuracy and data integrity

Direct Reports

Individual Contributor

Procurement Execution & Administration

Promptly issue purchase orders based on firm requirements entered in Navision (ERP/MRP).
Ensure accuracy of order details including quantities, MOQs, delivery dates, pricing, and supplier information.
Process changes to existing orders (e.g., quantity adjustments, date shifts) in coordination with the Material Planner and stakeholders.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date PO records and documentation.

Supplier Communication & Follow-Up

Send POs to suppliers and confirm receipts.
Collaborate with the Material Planner on the delivery tracking.
Resolve price discrepancies
Escalate discrepancies to the Material Planner or Purchasing Manager.
Internal Collaboration
Work closely with the Material Planner to ensure that planned order for Long Lead Time Materials and firm orders are placed in alignment with production needs.
Change PO requests need to be updated, issued to supplier and unconfirm POs

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

PO Placement Time (speed of issuing POs after firm demand is entered)
PO Accuracy Rate (first-pass accuracy)
On-Time Completion of PO-related administrative tasks
Responsiveness to internal requestors (Material Planners)

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

Education:

BA or BS (focus in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Finance) or equivalent experience.
Supply chain specific certifications helpful.

Experience:

Chemical buying experience a plus
Prior Purchasing experience required.
Prefer APICS certification and/or CPM certification.
Strong ability to problem solves complex technical issues to correctly source commodities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of logistics.
Acute attention to detail and ability to work with limited supervision.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications and various market research tools
Intermediate/Advanced computer skills (Excel, interlinked databases, ERP, MS Word)
Understanding of MRP inventory systems and logic

Communication:

Superior interpersonal ability to productively interact with anyone.
Proficient verbal and written messaging skills
Detailed listener

Physical Requirements:

Strength: able to use a computer extensively

Movement: general movement in an office setting with extended time relating to sitting.

Hearing: normal sound volumes in office setting, some exposure to production floor environment which may be loud.

Vision: able to read information, view a computer screen for extended time periods, and recognize hazards.

Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have experience managing high dollar amounts in purchasing?
Have you worked in a fast paced environment?
Do you have at least 3 years of experience purchasing raw manufacturing materials?
Can you work with an MRP?

Ability to Commute:

Waukegan, IL 60085 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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