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Position: Manufacturing Buyer
Location: Rockford, IL (travel between 2 plant locations (2 miles apart), as needed)
Shift: 6 am - 3:30 pm M-F
Description:
Material Buyer for a Steel Stamping and Manufacturing company in Rockford, IL
Buyer is responsible for purchasing raw materials including Coil Steel, Industrial Hardware, and other related manufacturing materials. Will work closely with vendors, suppliers, coworkers, and management.
The Purchasing department directly supports the entire operation. For that reason, our Buyers work closely with Stamping and Tooling department managers along with other departments including receiving, accounting, and quality at both Rockford locations.
Responsibilities:
Duties include supporting toolroom or stamping production in these ways:
Required Skills:
Benefits:
Location: Rockford, IL (travel between 2 plant locations (2 miles apart), as needed)
Shift: 6 am - 3:30 pm M-F
Description:
Material Buyer for a Steel Stamping and Manufacturing company in Rockford, IL
Buyer is responsible for purchasing raw materials including Coil Steel, Industrial Hardware, and other related manufacturing materials. Will work closely with vendors, suppliers, coworkers, and management.
The Purchasing department directly supports the entire operation. For that reason, our Buyers work closely with Stamping and Tooling department managers along with other departments including receiving, accounting, and quality at both Rockford locations.
Responsibilities:
Duties include supporting toolroom or stamping production in these ways:
- Purchase coil steel, industrial hardware, and other related materials
- Evaluate pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers
- Issue and manage purchase orders
- Monitor inventory levels and support production schedules
- Utilized U- Track to monitor supplier performance
- Investigate and Resolve supply, delivery, and quality issues
- Nurture strong relationships with suppliers
- Handle financial or sensitive information appropriately
Required Skills:
- Must have 1-3 years of Purchasing experience (preferably in industrial/manufacturing industry.
- Proficient with ERP/MRP purchasing systems.
- Knowledgeable in coil steel, metals, and industrial hardware
- Must understand steel market pricing
Benefits:
- Insurance – (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- 401K (with company matching)
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
- Life insurance