Senior Buyer/Planner

Job overview

The Senior Buyer/Planner role is hybrid in Libertyville, IL. The annual base salary range is $78,200–$95,800. Sumitomo Biorational Company advances science-driven biorational solutions in agriculture, public health, forest health, and environmental markets. The role coordinates purchasing, sourcing, material planning, inventory, and supply-chain activities to support manufacturing operations and on-time production. It also owns procurement system parameters and reporting, helping align supply strategies with operational goals.

What you'll do

• Develop procurement strategies
• source and negotiate with suppliers
• manage purchase orders and delivery
• maintain procurement parameters and reports in ERP/SAP
• forecast material needs with production, quality, and planning teams
• coordinate inbound materials, production master scheduling, bonded warehouse operations, and distribution requirements planning
• support process improvement and supply-chain coordination.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior buyer/planner

libertyville il

sumitomo biorational company

hybrid

procurement

strategic sourcing

material planning

inventory control

sap

supply chain

annual salary $78,200–$95,800

up to 20% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time employees are eligible for an incentive or profit-sharing program.
• Benefits include healthcare coverage from day one, medical, vision and dental options, 5% company 401(k) contribution, immediate vesting, financial assistance programs, life and disability insurance, and paid time off, holidays, and volunteer days.

Why this role

Functional ownership of procurement system parameters and reporting, with a Supply Chain Planning Center of Excellence focal-point role.

About the employer

Sumitomo Biorational Company is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing. Sector: 32.