Production Buyer

u003cdivu003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eAbout the Opportunityu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eA u003cstrongu003ewell-established international manufactureru003c/strongu003e in the Elgin area is seeking a u003cstrongu003eProduction Buyeru003c/strongu003e to support its purchasing and materials operations during a busy production cycle. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience with a respected industry leader while contributing immediately to the team’s success.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe company operates in a u003cstrongu003eprecision manufacturing environmentu003c/strongu003e and needs someone who can confidently handle MRP-driven purchasing, vendor communication, and order expediting.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThis is a u003cstrongu003e3-month contract roleu003c/strongu003e with a u003cstrongu003equick startu003c/strongu003e — just one short interview followed by onboarding. Strong performers may be considered for longer-term or permanent opportunities.u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eRun u003cstrongu003eMRP messagesu003c/strongu003e and generate standard stock product purchase orders.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eExpedite materialsu003c/strongu003e and communicate with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMaintain and update u003cstrongu003einventory and system recordsu003c/strongu003e to reflect accurate order status.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCollaborate with production and warehouse teams to resolve supply issues.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMonitor open orders and delivery commitments, escalating issues proactively.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eKeep organized purchasing documentation and ensure accuracy across systems.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eQualificationsu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e2+ yearsu003c/strongu003e of experience in purchasing, planning, or materials coordination (manufacturing experience preferred).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStrong understanding of the u003cstrongu003ematerial request and order processu003c/strongu003e.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience with u003cstrongu003eJD Edwards (JDE)u003c/strongu003e or similar u003cstrongu003eERP/MRP systemsu003c/strongu003e highly preferred.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProficiency with u003cstrongu003eMicrosoft Excel, Outlook, and Wordu003c/strongu003e.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHigh School diploma requiredu003c/strongu003e; u003cstrongu003eAssociate’s degree in Business or Supply Chainu003c/strongu003e preferred.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eWhy This Roleu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCompetitive hourly rateu003c/strongu003e up to u003cstrongu003e$30/hru003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eImmediate startu003c/strongu003e - one interview, then gou003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eGain visibilityu003c/strongu003e with a respected global manufactureru003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePotential to convertu003c/strongu003e to permanent hire based on performanceu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Elgin, IL ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'temptohire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'IL152-2749759

Created: 2025-11-15