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Senior Buyer

Buffalo Grove, ILFull-time$87k–$131k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10

Core

Managing procurement execution for assigned goods, commodities, and services to support production plans in Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare, and Industrial sectors.

Role type

Senior Buyer (Procurement)

Builds

Purchase orders and material supply chains for advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, aerospace systems, and EV charging solutions.

Domain

Manufacturing / Procurement

Required skills

Tactical buying decision-making, inventory management, procurement automation troubleshooting, data integrity management, corrective action escalation, mentoring team members

Preferred skills

Bachelor's degree, 4+ years of related experience, strong analytical skills, advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities

Place and manage purchase orders including rescheduling and cancellations; minimize inventory while meeting production plans; optimize procurement automation processes; coach and mentor less experienced team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities