Buyer

Job Title: BuyerLocation: Highland Park, ILSalary: $70,000-$80,000LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Buyer to join our client's organization in the Highland Park, IL area.A fast-growing, family-owned global wine and spirits company is seeking a motivated Buyer to join its operations team in Highland Park, IL. This organization partners with world-class producers to develop best-in-class brands distributed in over 100 countries. The Buyer will play a key role in maintaining a large, diverse inventory and supporting the company's continued growth and success.Key Responsibilities:Manage purchasing based on bi-annual forecasting and distribution schedulesMaintain detailed inventory reporting and analysis, ensuring up-to-date levels, inbound status, and pricingMake recommendations for continued production, withdrawals, or additions to the assortment based on inventory movements and sales feedbackSource and communicate with factories locally and internationally for new and existing products, consistently challenging pricing while maintaining quality and production standardsEnsure alignment and completeness of item catalog across internal documentation, ERP system, and warehousesQualifications:3-5 years of experience in a buying or planning-related roleExperience negotiating with and managing suppliers, including international partners (Asia preferred)Proficiency in inventory and purchase order management; ERP software experience (NetSuite a plus)Strong attention to detail and advanced Excel skills (v-lookup, pivot tables)Excellent oral and written communication skillsBachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related fieldBenefits:Medical insurance (multiple Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options, including HSA with employer contributions)Dental and vision insuranceEmployer HSA contributions (up to $1,000 individual / $2,000 family per year)Life and AD&D insurance (1x salary, up to $200,000)Short-term disability coverageVoluntary life and AD&D insurance optionsPaid time off: 10 holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 10 days PTO (pro-rated first year)Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:• The California Fair Chance Act• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Created: 2025-09-27