Buyer
DuBois Chemicals, Inc.
- # BuyerApplylocations: Address - Job Posting Location - Bedford, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R102960It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.**Position Summary:**The Buyer is responsible for procuring chemical raw materials, packaging components, and finished goods purchased for resale, using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and other planning tools. This role ensures timely ordering, diligent follow-up, and strategic inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels. The Buyer serves as a key liaison between Procurement, Planning, and Operations, ensuring supply continuity to support production schedules without creating excess inventory. Additionally, the Buyer will serve as a backup for Scheduling, providing support with day‐to‐day scheduling activities and assisting with routine operational tasks as needed to maintain workflow continuity.**Responsibilities:****Buying*** Analyze and act upon MRP signals to issue purchase orders for raw materials, packaging, and resale items in line with production and demand plans.* Place and manage purchase orders, confirm delivery dates, track shipment status, and proactively resolve any supply disruptions or delays.* Maintain effective communication with suppliers to ensure reliability and responsiveness. Escalate and resolve any issues related to quality, lead time, or service.* Collaborate closely with Planning, Scheduling, and Plant Operations teams to ensure materials are available to meet production requirements without overstocking.* Ensure purchase order details, item master data, lead times, and pricing are accurate in the ERP system.* Quickly address and resolve order discrepancies, delivery issues, or material non-conformances.* Monitor and report on supplier performance, material availability, inventory levels, and purchase order status.**Scheduling Support*** Provide backup support for Production Scheduling activities during vacations, absences, or periods of increased workload.* Review and approve MRP-generated production orders based on material availability, capacity, and production priorities.* Assist with assigning batches to appropriate production areas based on product requirements, capacity, and operational efficiency.* Help maintain and communicate daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.* Update and maintain accurate production data, scheduling details, and batch status within the ERP system.* Assist with closing production batches and validating production data accuracy.* Monitor schedule adherence and communicate delays, conflicts, or production risks to appropriate stakeholders.* Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and Quality teams to help resolve scheduling conflicts and support production priorities.* Assist with schedule prioritization decisions to balance customer service, capacity, and operational efficiency.**Qualifications:*** 1+ Years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related function.* Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, D365, Oracle).* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.* Experience working with MS Dynamics 365 is a plus.* Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.* Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.* Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.* Problem-solving mindset with the ability to address challenges proactively.**Education Requirements:*** Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.**OTHER INFORMATION*** Type of position – Full-time* Hours a week: 40 hours* Direct Reports: None* Travel: Minimal#INDCORPDuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.# Values and Culture## Working at DuBois is dynamic, flexible and fun. Our customer centric focus gives you the opportunity to leverage your creative and innovative talents to help deliver specialty chemical solutions safely while protecting the environment. DuBois values:* ## Honest and Ethical Behavior* ## Collaborative Communication* ## Safety at Work and Home* ## Environmental Stewardship# Perks and Benefits## You will enjoy building your career with DuBois. DuBois offers the stability and comprehensive benefits of a larger organization with the feel of a smaller, more personable company.## The diversity of our roles, customers served and large number of manufacturing, distribution and technical centers provide many routes for your career advancement. If you value learning, improving processes and want to make an immediate impact, DuBois is where you want to be.## DuBois excellent benefit package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, vacation time and income protection plans.
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