Purchasing/Inventory Specialist

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Located in Bedford Park, IL

Salary: $58,000-67,000/year, DOE

An automotive parts manufacturer in Bedford Park is seeking a Purchasing/Inventory Specialist to join their team.  The role will plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of buyers, officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, services, products, supplies, and/or equipment. The role will follow up with vendors on orders, shipments, and deliveries. Procurement includes setting vendor expectations, negotiating costs, creating purchase orders, making purchases, and managing inventory.

 

DUTIES:

• Manage the procurement of all materials and supplies necessary for department operations
• Conduct trend analyses by reviewing economic and market segmentation studies and forecasts
• Develop a process to measure supply inventory and determine purchasing needs based on quarterly and annual numbers
• Negotiate prices, receive orders, grant approvals, and supervise the deliveries of all goods and/or services
• Maintain strong working relationships and establish long-term purchasing arrangements with vendors
• Act as a liaison between the purchasing department and management to deliver proper specifications, quotes, products, costs, and delivery terms
• Evaluate vendor offerings to ensure that the best quality products are purchased in a timely manner and at competitive prices
• Assure that purchasing documents are properly completed and the terms and conditions meet approved standards
• Maintain department records
• Check price histories on a regular basis and update any price variances

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years experience in purchasing and inventory management.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing, and resource planning systems.
• Strong math and multitasking skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment.

TO APPLY:

• Send resumes to jobs.oaklawnil@expresspros.com

ABOUT US:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or genetic information.

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