Strategic Buyer

4 weeks ago


Chicago, United States CareerBuilder Full time

Our client, a disruptive, global CPG company, is looking to hire a

Strategic Buyer . This fast-growing company is looking for a driven, quick learner to implement processes and procedures for their planning strategy.

Strategic Buyer Responsibilities:
Engage in negotiations with established vendors to secure both standard inventory items and new products, ensuring alignment with factory and marketing production requirements

Generate purchase orders for products and services using SAP, contributing to the support of manufacturing needs

Collaborate closely with production/factory personnel to anticipate and forecast product requirements

Coordinate with suppliers and warehouses to guarantee the timely delivery of products and services

Validate the accurate execution of orders and align deliveries with order specifications

Create and analyze records and data pertaining to product quality and on-time delivery

Monitor deliverables from cross-functional groups (e.g., Brand, packaging graphics) to ensure adherence to packaging order lead times

Communicate crucial packaging order deadlines to the cross-functional team

Work collaboratively with Accounts Payable, suppliers and warehousing to address invoicing and Goods Receipt issues

Formulate and distribute RFP/RFQs to suppliers and analyze the outcomes for informed decision-making

Conduct negotiations for contracts related to rentals, services and other associated areas

Strategic Buyer Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in business or a related field

Familiarity with purchasing processes

2-5 years of purchasing experience

Experience with multiple vendors in the industrial sector

Familiarity with purchasing software and systems

Preferably, knowledge of SAP purchase order process

Proficiency in Excel

This organization will only continue to grow and is attracting some of the top talent in the Chicago market. If you are interested in working as a

Strategic Buyer

at one of the fastest growing companies in Chicago, please apply today

Thank you,
Jenna Bartley
Sr Project Manager - Supply Chain
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.

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