Associate Buyer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Wood Dale, IL (Job ID US3569478_BH9852962)

Description

Looking to make your next career move? Kelly is hiring for an Associate Buyer in Wood Dale, IL! This is an excellent opportunity to join the team at a world-class manufacturing and distribution solutions organization.

• Temp-to-hire opportunity
• Full-time, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
• Onsite role
• Pay: $27-36/hr, depending on experience

Position Overview
The Associate Buyer supports the purchasing department by managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring timely procurement of materials. This position plays a key role in data entry, inventory control, supplier communication, and production support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Create and maintain purchase orders and work orders for outside processing.
• Perform accurate data entry and regularly update procurement trackers
• Maintain and update the supplier management file to ensure accurate and current information.
• Communicate with outside vendors to expedite orders and resolve delivery issues.
• Scan and attach packing lists to relevant POs.
• Handle disbursement and return of materials as needed.
• Request and evaluate quotes.
• Purchase materials according to production requirements.
• Print and distribute cycle count sheets; adjust inventory based on findings.
• Perform daily inventory reports and generate weekly profit & loss summaries.
• Run open job listings; review for material availability and required components.
• Check and verify materials needed for upcoming production jobs.
• Expedite purchase orders as needed to meet production deadlines.
• Release jobs to production and ensure timely delivery of all required materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or coursework in supply chain or business a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in a purchasing or administrative role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications; ERP/MRP system experience a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the above qualifications, apply to this posting today for immediate consideration!


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