Junior Buyer - Lake Forest, United States - Solatube International

Solatube International
Solatube International
Verified Company
Lake Forest, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Kingspan Light + Air is an award-winning innovator of daylighting and ventilation solutions for high-performance building envelopes, offering a wide range of high-quality solutions, including translucent daylighting systems, skylights, smoke, and natural ventilation products.


To help us continue to grow our business, we're searching for a Junior Buyer to support the procurement manager in securing goods such as raw materials, equipment and parts, as well as other administrative duties as assigned.


Benefits include a competitive hourly rate, medical/dental/vision insurance with HSA plan, retirement plan with 4% company match, 13 days of Paid Time Off plus 10 paid company holidays, and upward advancement potential.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Monitor material consumption using ERP system and maintain material levels based on consumption and need.
  • Coordinate daily purchasing requisitions and issue purchase orders.
  • Support strategic sourcing initiatives and seek to lower product costs, whether stock or nonstock.
  • Ensure delivery, suitability and quality of purchases and follow up with past due items.
  • Communicate with vendors to determine problems and resolutions of situations regarding possible purchases, defective or unacceptable goods and services.
  • Maintain ERP system integrity.
  • Approve and coordinate invoice payment and credit receipts with Finance Department and Vendors.
  • Monitor receipts and resolve issues as required.
  • Participate in all required inventory and cycle counts.
  • Work as a team with other departments to support production and achieve company goals.
  • Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, and management.
  • Complete accurately and in a timely manner all reports as required by the Company.
  • Attend meetings and classes as required.
  • Oversee of all suppliers to ensure that raw materials and subassemblies are received at the required service, cost, quantity, and quality levels.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:


  • 12 years' experience in purchasing and/or corporate administrative roles.
  • Epicor ERP system experience is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, mathematical, and analytical skills.
  • Computer competency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database.
  • Ability to be a team player.
  • At Kingspan, we believe our employees are our greatest resource. Therefore, we offer a competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all fulltime permanent positions. Kingspan is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer._

Pay:
$ $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
4% Match
  • 401(k)
matching

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

  • Lake Forest, IL 60045: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person

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