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Sr Buyer

Job in Lincolnshire, Lake County, Illinois, 60069, USA
Listing for: Plexus Corp
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-05
Job specializations:
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Logistics Coordination
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85400 USD Yearly USD 85400.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

About Plexus

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.

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 Excel
  • General office equipment and materials
Physical Requirements
  • Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.
Travel Requirements
  • Less than 40%

Salary Range: $85,400.00 - $

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at  Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.

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