Buyer
aegis worldwideChicago, IL
Buyer
L5
aegis worldwideChicago, IL3 days ago
Occupations
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm ProductsPurchasing ManagersSupply Chain ManagersIndustries
Temporary Help ServicesCustom Computer Programming ServicesPrefabricated Metal Building and Component ManufacturingBuyer – Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: Approximately 4–6 months
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Buyer to support a manufacturing organization on a temporary 4–6 month contract assignment. The ideal candidate has hands-on manufacturing purchasing experience and strong SAP experience, particularly using SAP within procurement and MRP processes. This is a hands-on role for someone who can step in quickly and contribute with minimal training.
Must-Have:
- Qualifications 1+ year of Buyer / Purchasing experience
- Previous manufacturing purchasing experience required
- Hands-on experience using SAP on the procurement/purchasing side
- Experience working with SAP MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
- Ability to review and evaluate MRP requirements to determine what materials need to be purchased and when
- Familiarity with SAP transaction codes (T-codes) used for purchasing and/or MRPHands-on experience with the full purchasing process, including:
- Creating and placing purchase orders
- Obtaining and reviewing vendor confirmations
- Monitoring open orders
- Expediting materials
- Resolving supplier and purchasing issues
- Experience working with outside vendors and suppliers
- Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and follow-through
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Production, Accounting/AP, and suppliers
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly:
Excel
OutlookTeamsAbility to take ownership of issues and work collaboratively to find solutions
Nice-to-Have Qualifications 3+ years of Buyer / Purchasing experience
Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPsExperience purchasing components, materials, or products from outside vendors
Previous contract or project-based manufacturing experience
Additional experience with inventory analysis, supplier performance, or supply chain metrics
Apply now
Level
SeniorL5
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Industry
Temporary Help Services
Posted
3 days ago
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