SENIOR BUYER - PUCHASING/SUPPLY CHAIN

Senior Buyer Purchasing/Supply Chain

Kelly Services is partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturing organization seeking a strategic and driven Senior Buyer to join their procurement team in Waukegan, IL. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced purchasing professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys negotiating, supplier management, forecasting, and driving supply chain excellence. If you are passionate about procurement strategy, supplier relationships, inventory optimization, and making a direct impact on operations, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do As a Senior Buyer, you'll play a key role in supporting production operations by ensuring raw materials and components are sourced efficiently, delivered on time, and purchased at the best value.

Key Responsibilities

• Source raw materials and components through domestic and international supplier networks
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, delivery terms, and supplier agreements
• Manage purchasing activities, forecasts, inventory levels, and material planning
• Coordinate purchase orders and monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery
• Partner with planning, production, quality, and operations teams to support manufacturing goals
• Resolve supplier, delivery, quality, and inventory issues proactively
• Analyze costs and identify opportunities for savings and process improvements
• Maintain supplier relationships and support ongoing supplier performance programs
• Support R&D and new product initiatives with item setup and sourcing coordination
• Manage procurement reporting, open PO tracking, and inventory optimization efforts

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred
• 58 years of purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Chemical purchasing experience highly preferred
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and inventory planning
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
• APICS or CPM certification is a plus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Additional opportunities for growth
• Training/development programs
• Incentives/bonus for meeting goals
• A Lot of Tenure. Company Promotes Within
• Competitive Salary
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Collaborative & High-Impact Environment
• Stable, Growing Industry
• Full Benefits Package
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts & Wellness Programs
• Opportunity to Influence Supply Chain Strategy

This is your chance to join a company where your expertise will directly impact operations, supplier performance, and business success.

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