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Buyer - Manufacturing | Join a Global OEM Supporting Food Processing Equipment
This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Andrew Kraig
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Salary: $30 - $32 per hour
A bit about us:
Founded nearly 75 years ago, we are a global OEM of food processing and packaging equipment serving leading manufacturers around the world. Our local facility focuses on Product Handling, Raw Material, and Water Conditioning machinery, and we are looking to add a Buyer who can help keep our operation running efficiently by managing supplier relationships, supporting production schedules, and driving strong purchasing outcomes.
Why join us?
Job Details
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
You should have most of the following:
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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Andrew Kraig
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $30 - $32 per hour
A bit about us:
Founded nearly 75 years ago, we are a global OEM of food processing and packaging equipment serving leading manufacturers around the world. Our local facility focuses on Product Handling, Raw Material, and Water Conditioning machinery, and we are looking to add a Buyer who can help keep our operation running efficiently by managing supplier relationships, supporting production schedules, and driving strong purchasing outcomes.
Why join us?
- Competitive Compensation: Excellent base salary
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Generous Paid Time Off: PTO, sick time, vacation, paid holidays, and your birthday off
- Stable, Established Manufacturer with Global Reach
- High-Impact Role: Directly support production and supplier performance
- Hybrid role in Galesburg, IL with 3 days in office and 2 days remote
Job Details
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Source and procure raw materials, components, and services to support production schedules
- Work closely with vendors to ensure on-time delivery and expedite orders when needed
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to address sourcing challenges
- Negotiate vendor pricing, terms, and contracts
- Review current supplier pricing and benchmark against other vendor options
- Support continuity of supply for manufacturing operations
- Maintain purchasing data and transactions within ERP systems
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure purchased materials align with operational needs
You should have most of the following:
- 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field preferred
- Strong background in sourcing raw materials, components, and services for production
- Experience working directly with vendors on delivery, pricing, and contract negotiations
- Ability to discover and qualify new suppliers to resolve supply chain challenges
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- SAP experience is a plus
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy