Buyer — Manufacturing Procurement

Job overview

The Buyer — Manufacturing Procurement role is onsite in Quincy, IL. Pay is $55,000–$70,000 per year. The role supports purchasing needs at Knapheide Manufacturing’s manufacturing facility. The buyer secures goods, materials, and services at appropriate price, quality, and delivery levels to maintain continuous supply, while coordinating with suppliers and internal departments and managing inventory and purchasing issues.

What you'll do

• Coordinate with suppliers to support on-time delivery and avoid shortages or back orders
• interface with internal departments on purchasing processes, projects, and supplied-product programs
• negotiate cost-effective decisions
• maintain supplier relationships
• monitor supply risks and opportunities
• coordinate material specifications with Fleet and Truck Pool departments
• resolve quality, price, delivery, and invoice issues
• manage inventory levels and cycle counts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

buyer

manufacturing procurement

quincy il

knapheide manufacturing

supplier management

purchasing

mrp/erp

inventory control

cycle counting

material planning

$55,000–$70,000/year

manufacturing operations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Three to five years of material planning or purchasing experience with an MRP/ERP system required; bachelor’s degree or related business-field experience preferred. Manufacturing operations knowledge is desired.

About the employer

Knapheide Manufacturing is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing. Sector: 33.