Buyer at creative werks

Elk Grove Township, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Capabilities, Attention To Detail, Supplier Relationships, Project Management, Communication Skills, MS Office, ERP Tools, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Purchasing, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Packaging Management, Inventory Analysis, Client Support

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

Description Job Summary: creative werks (CW) partners with Top 100 food brands to bring their products to market through our design, co-packing and manufacturing services. The Buyer will be responsible for ensuring the arrival of just-in-time materials, analyzing purchasing data and collaborating with internal departments to provide best in class support to our clients. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities, a keen eye for detail and the ability to build and maintain positive supplier relationships in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver high-quality products to our clients, efficiently and cost effectively. Responsibilities of the Position: Responsible for placing, pivoting and managing purchase orders with external vendors for assigned clients Aid in the purchasing of client supplied, turnkey directed, and turnkey full items; expedite deliveries when required Analyze weekly client schedules and raw material inventory using Syteline MRP to determine risk and raw material requirements Collaborate with the scheduling team and client managers to ensure alignment and best in class support for our clients Actively participate in both internal and recurring client calls Address packaging quality concerns directly with vendors to determine root cause; work with vendors to obtain replacement product and reimbursement Other duties as assigned by management Requirements Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Possesses strong attention to detail helping to place purchase orders, adjustments to volumes and dates and ensure on-time delivery, aligning with CW’s purchasing strategy and client requirements Fosters a self-starter approach showing curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving and solutioning new challenges to prevent product line shutdowns or other delays Demonstrated abilities being able to manage multiple projects supporting planning, delegation, assessments and progress toward goals, outcomes and client success Ability to thrive and collaborate in a dynamically growing environment with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy Sound verbal and written and written communication skills with ability to develop new and on-going relationships with both vendors and clients Industry experiences using MS Office (Excel) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) tools such as Epicor, Oracle, SAP and/or Syteline preferred but not required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Management or related discipline; 5-7 years of purchasing, sourcing, buying, project management or similar experience in a manufacturing environment in lieu of degree 3+ years of purchasing, sourcing, buying, project management or similar experience preferably within a manufacturing environment Packaging buying, sourcing, management, and ordering preferred Working Conditions: Ability to travel between 5-10% to visit local vendors in the Midwest Eligible for hybrid work schedule of up to 2 days work from home per week Operate in an open concept office setting and warehouse environment with temperatures ranging from 55 – 80 degrees This position may require travel to the other CW facility in Bartlett, IL for training/meetings and/or education Physical Requirements: Operate standard office equipment Reach with hands and arms Lift up to 25 pounds Benefits of Werking for CW: Fun, creative, and inviting atmosphere – plus the perk of working with cool food brands! Comprehensive health and wellness benefits 401K and company match Hybrid work eligible after 90 days/onboarding complete (max 2 days per week) Paid Time Off On-site gym Audible Subscription Continuous learning and development opportunities The approved annualized base compensation range for this role is established at $60,000 - $75,000. Final offer amounts will be determined based on candidate skills, qualifications, experience and domain expertise.

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Responsibilities

The Buyer will manage purchase orders with external vendors and analyze purchasing data to ensure timely material arrival. Collaborating with internal teams, the Buyer will address quality concerns and support client needs effectively.