The Planet Group
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Sr Buyer
150 Innovation Dr elk grove Village, IL 60007 US
Posted: 02/12/2024
2024-02-12
2024-03-23
Employment Type:
Direct Hire/Perm
Job Category: Procurement/Supply Chain
Job Number: 611642
Country: United States
Is job remote?: No
Job Description
Job Title: SR Buyer
Start Date: February 14th, 2024
Location: 150 Innovation Dr D, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Pay Rate: $85,000 – $95,000 (some flexibility on comp if they check all boxes)
Travel: To supplier sites few times a year
Relocation Assistance: N/A
Education/Certifications: Bachelors
Years of Experience: 5+ Years of EXP
Work Schedule: 9 AM – 5 PM.
Interview Process: 3 steps, 1st IV is a call with Ava S. ( 20-30 min) ask about resume, technical skills from resume, behavior questions. 2nd step is onsite plant tour and IV with Hiring Manager. 3rd step
Notes:
Key Sells
Job Title: Senior Buyer
Position available in: Elk Grove Village, IL
Job Type: Full-time
Our Client is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include: Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, Russia, China, and Japan. US locations include: Buffalo (NY), Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), Mobile, (AL) and Seattle (WA).
Summary: In this role, the Buyer will be responsible for procurement and fulfillment for product lines and installation projects. The Buyer will establish clear communication with suppliers and drive actions for timely fulfillment of supplier Purchase Orders (POs) aligned to customer requirements / need-by date.
Education & experience:
Start Date: February 14th, 2024
Location: 150 Innovation Dr D, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Pay Rate: $85,000 – $95,000 (some flexibility on comp if they check all boxes)
Travel: To supplier sites few times a year
Relocation Assistance: N/A
Education/Certifications: Bachelors
Years of Experience: 5+ Years of EXP
Work Schedule: 9 AM – 5 PM.
Interview Process: 3 steps, 1st IV is a call with Ava S. ( 20-30 min) ask about resume, technical skills from resume, behavior questions. 2nd step is onsite plant tour and IV with Hiring Manager. 3rd step
Notes:
- In layman’s terms this company makes machines that build airplanes
- They will be purchasing machine parts for what they are building and machine tools
- Currently have 3 people in process internally but are actively looking
- NEED TO HAVE SAP EXP
- CANT BE JOB HOPPY LOOKING FOR TENURE
- They have 1 Sr Buyer at the Facility and 1 Procurement Specialist
- Top Skills: Strong PC & Data Management, CUSTOM DESIGN EXP, Screen Print EXP, Experience with Machine Design
- Similar companies in area to pull from in AREA: ITW – Automotive, Julian Electric, ITW Tool & Die, Dynamic MFG, Borgwarner, Old world Industries. JTEKT Machineries.
Key Sells
- Lots of flexibility in the work environment as long as you get your 8 hours in they don’t mind coming in early/late and vice versa
- Company pays for 100% of healthcare premiums.
- 3 weeks PTO & 10 paid holidays
- 401k Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Opportunity to Travel Internationally
Job Title: Senior Buyer
Position available in: Elk Grove Village, IL
Job Type: Full-time
Our Client is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include: Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, Russia, China, and Japan. US locations include: Buffalo (NY), Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), Mobile, (AL) and Seattle (WA).
Summary: In this role, the Buyer will be responsible for procurement and fulfillment for product lines and installation projects. The Buyer will establish clear communication with suppliers and drive actions for timely fulfillment of supplier Purchase Orders (POs) aligned to customer requirements / need-by date.
Education & experience:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, engineering, and / or manufacturing
- Experience with SAP (required)
- Experience with fabricator/machine prints, weldments, and custom machine designs
- High-energy, self-motivated, willing to take on responsibilities across functions & team’s boundaries, and drive assigned tasks to closure
- Willingness to visit Suppliers & develop recovery plans, set production priorities, and detail analysis on product work cycle
- Strong business & financial acumen; understanding of business operations & manufacturing industry
- Program / Project management skills with horizontal teams
- Strong interpersonal & leadership skills
- Strong quantitative & analytical skills, strong PC & database management skills
- Ability to work well under tight deadlines and frequently changing priorities
- Strong oral & written communication skills, and negotiation skills
- Convert Purchase Requisitions to POs, update PO Promise Dates from suppliers, and manage PO schedule changes / work within standard ERP process
- Achieve best cost for material with outstanding quality and within customer need-by date
- Own Fulfillment KPI; On-time PO placement, On-time Delivery, Supplier Promise Date / PO Promise Date accuracy, Deflation, Adherence to Supplier Contracts / Pricing, and invoice resolution
- Partner with the Supplier Quality & negotiate on Vendor Recovery associated with Liquidated Damages due to delivery & quality issues
- Hold bi-weekly / monthly rhythm with strategic suppliers for overall supplier performance and ensure best price & lead times are offered by suppliers
- Partner with engineering and coordinate with suppliers on design change implementation
- Develop knowledge of supplier manufacturing processes, material and commodity pricing and excellent focus on quality
- Be a first line of contact and establish strategic relationship with suppliers
- Competitive Wages
- 401(k) company match
- 100% paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision)
- Disability plan & group life insurance program
- Three weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus ten paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement program
- International travel opportunities (Germany)
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