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Position Overview The Buyer is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of all raw materials and semi-finished raw materials required to support the production plan while optimizing inventory levels and cost, minimizing supply risks, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. The role works closely with Procurement, Production, Quality, and Warehouse teams to maintain uninterrupted plant operations and schedule adherence. Essential Duties/Functions Utilize planning tools to place purchase orders for direct and indirect purchases in both Elk Grove Village, IL and Fontana, CA. Ensure accurate material planning through MRP/ERP system (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics). Work closely with the Production Planner to ensure materials are received in time for scheduled production. Follow up on pending deliveries, resolve carrier issues, adjust delivery dates for bulk Raw Materials and track supplier on‑time delivery. Follow up on open purchase orders to ensure on‑time delivery. Resolve supply delays, shortages, or quality issues with Procurement and suppliers. Assist Procurement with meetings with suppliers to discuss pricing, delivery performance, and forecasts. Perform annual supplier evaluations as part of our ISO procedures. Work closely with the R&D team and Procurement Manager to achieve annual sourcing savings goals. Assist in qualifying new materials and resolving any quality issues / non-conforming product. Manage consignment inventory and report usage to suppliers on a monthly basis. Update ERP system with minimum stock levels and reorder points as demand/forecasts changes. Maintain optimal inventory levels to balance service, cost, and working capital. Monitor slow‑moving, excess, and obsolete materials; recommend actions to minimize waste. Conduct regular inventory reconciliations with Warehouse and Finance. Reinforce cycle counts and root‑cause analysis of variances. Participate in cross‑functional meetings including the daily production meeting and aged inventory reviews. Assist the supply chain team in conducting quarterly cycle counts and during the annual physical inventory. Approves invoices for purchases and inbound freight. #J-18808-Ljbffr Doist

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