Values and Culture Working at DuBois
Buyer
Address - Job Posting Location - Bedford, IL · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$60k-$70kDetected 30 days ago
Data AnalysisExcelSAPSupply ChainProcurementERPInventory ManagementCustomer SupportCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- 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
- 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.
- Scheduling Support
- Provide backup support for Production Scheduling activities during vacations, absences, or periods of increased workload.
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- 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.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to address challenges proactively.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Education Requirements:
- Type of position - Full-time.
- Hours a week: 40 hours.
- Direct Reports: None.
Nice to have
- Experience working with MS Dynamics 365 is a plus.
Compensation
- $60,000 - 70,000.
Benefits
- health, paid time off, holiday pay, 401K match.
Company info
- It'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.
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