Assistant Buyer
$65k - $80kSterling Engineering Inc.
Job Description
Job Description
Position: Buyer (MRO / Packaging Procurement)
Location: Chicago, IL – onsite daily
Full Time PERMANENT
Salary Range of $65K - $80K
I’m currently looking to add a Buyer to a manufacturing Purchasing team to MRO and Packaging procurement operations. This is a strong opportunity for someone coming from manufacturing, food production, packaging, or industrial environments that enjoys a fast-paced purchasing role with direct impact on operations.
This is a highly visible role supporting plant operations, sourcing initiatives, supplier management, and purchasing execution for a nationally recognized manufacturing organization.
What I am looking for in a candidate:
- Longevity – Tenured experience with the same company for 2-3 years at a stint
- ideally 5+ years of purchasing / procurement experience
- MRO purchasing experience - buying parts for machines
- Manufacturing industry background
- Vendor management and negotiations
- Oracle ERP experience preferred
- Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs / Pivot Tables)
- Ability to manage supply issues, purchasing activity, and vendor follow-up
Overview: Sterling Engineering / Staffing has a rich history of delivering top talent to our clients. We are a nationwide Staffing Firm that has been in business for over 57 years. With over 200 current active clients, with 500 positions in play, Sterling works within the Automation, Energy, Facilities, Information Technology, Food, Logistics / Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Packaging, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Engineering and R&D industries.
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.
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