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Position: Manufacturing Buyer

Location: Rockford, IL (travel between 2 plant locations (2 miles apart), as needed)

Shift: 6 am - 3:30 pm M-F

Description:\ Material Buyer for a Steel Stamping and Manufacturing company in Rockford, IL

Buyer is responsible for purchasing raw materials including Coil Steel, Industrial Hardware, and other related manufacturing materials. Will work closely with vendors, suppliers, coworkers, and management.

The Purchasing department directly supports the entire operation. For that reason, our Buyers work closely with Stamping and Tooling department managers along with other departments including receiving, accounting, and quality at both Rockford locations.

Responsibilities:

Duties include supporting toolroom or stamping production in these ways:

Purchase coil steel, industrial hardware, and other related

materials

Evaluate pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers

Issue and manage purchase orders

Monitor inventory levels and support production schedules

Utilized U- Track to monitor supplier performance

Investigate and Resolve supply, delivery, and quality issues

Nurture strong relationships with suppliers

Handle financial or sensitive information appropriately

Required Skills:

Must have 1-3 years of Purchasing experience (preferably in

industrial/manufacturing industry.

Proficient with ERP/MRP purchasing systems.

Knowledgeable in coil steel, metals, and industrial hardware

Must understand steel market pricing

Benefits:

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

401K (with company matching)

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Life insurance

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