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Sr Buyer

Job in Buffalo Grove, Lake County, Illinois, 60089, USA
Listing for: Socket.dev
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-09
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85400 - 128000 USD Yearly USD 85400.00 128000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

About us:

At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions.

Visit  to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.
When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Our values include:
Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members  wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at  

Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range: $85,400.00 - $

Purpose Statement:

Individuals are expected to be self sufficient in managing the procurement execution of assigned goods, commodities and/or services in accordance with the quality, delivery and pricing as detailed in Purchasing SOP s and WI s.

Key Job Accountabilities
  • Responsible for purchasing of materials in accordance with the guidelines set forth by Plexus management and the customer s contract in terms of AVL adherence, unit price, quality and delivery.
  • Makes tactical buying decisions with respect to the placement and management of all purchase orders. This process encompasses order placement, rescheduling and cancellations, as well as timely resolution of non conforming material, goods in discrepancies and invoice queries.
  • Minimize inventory while maintaining adequate material to meet production plans. Initiate appropriate corrective action and escalation to avoid impacting the production schedule.
  • Collaboratively manage established procurement automation processes which includes optimizing, troubleshooting, and ensuring data integrity within our automation systems to support efficient and accurate purchasing. Includes tactical decision-making of when to leverage automation vs request exceptions in overall execution.
  • Coach and mentor less experienced members of the buying team to ensure optimum effectiveness, while acting as a role model and projecting a positive attitude.

Education/Experience Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 4 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications

  • Strong analytical skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Self-starter with the ability to operate without constant direction
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment across various functional business groups
  • Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills
  • Strong Google Workspace or MS Office skills with advanced knowledge of…
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