Buyer / Purchaser

Location: Mossville, IL Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site Contract Length: 12 Months Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week (Core hours: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM) Travel: Up to 25% domestic travel About The Opportunity We are seeking a detail-oriented Buyer / Purchasing Analyst to support procurement operations, supplier performance management, and strategic sourcing initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with suppliers and cross-functional business partners while driving data-driven decisions that improve cost, quality, delivery performance, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with procurement knowledge and enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Analyze supplier performance metrics including quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost. Track procurement KPIs and prepare reports for business stakeholders. Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Maintain purchasing systems, supplier records, and procurement data. Support supplier reviews, business updates, and continuous improvement initiatives. Investigate and resolve supplier delivery issues, inventory shortages, and process challenges. Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, finance, and logistics teams. Support sourcing activities and supplier management efforts. Ensure compliance with procurement processes and company policies. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Finance, Logistics, or a related field. 2-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, supplier management, business analytics, or a related area. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis. Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred). Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently. Preferred Qualifications Experience with strategic sourcing initiatives. Supplier relationship and contract management experience. Spend analytics and cost modeling experience. Knowledge of supply chain planning processes. Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools. Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies. Top Skills for Success Procurement & Purchasing Knowledge Supplier Performance Management Advanced Excel & Data Analysis ERP Systems Experience (SAP Preferred) KPI Reporting & Spend Analytics Problem Solving Communication & Collaboration Attention to Detail Work Environment Fast-paced and highly collaborative office environment. Daily interaction with procurement professionals, suppliers, and cross-functional business teams. Combination of independent analytical work and team-based problem solving. Strong focus on operational excellence, supplier performance, and continuous improvement. What You'll Gain Hands-on procurement and sourcing experience. Exposure to supplier management and strategic purchasing activities. Opportunities to develop expertise in spend analytics, procurement systems, and supplier performance metrics. Experience working with cross-functional teams across operations, finance, logistics, and manufacturing. Valuable foundation for future growth in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, category management, and operations leadership. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Mossville, IL. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are…

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