Supplier Management Specialist. Pekin LilyLifestyle

SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION

• Monday through Thursday (4, 10-hour days)
• 6:00AM - 4:30PM
• Possible OT on Friday and/or Saturday as production demands require
• $20-25/hr DOE

The Buyer/Expeditor is responsible for ensuring the timely flow of materials to the production floor by effectively managing purchase orders, vendor communication, and inventory-related issues. This role requires strong ERP proficiency, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-moving manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is attentive, energetic, hardworking, and committed to meeting corporate deadlines and supporting production needs.

• Analyze, create, and process purchase orders for manufacturing supplies as needed.
• Utilize ERP software to manage orders, track material status, and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate proactively with vendors (written and verbal) to secure materials, confirm delivery schedules, and resolve issues.
• Notify internal stakeholders of potential delays, risks, or supply disruptions that may impact customer commitments.
• Expedite purchase orders and materials to meet or exceed customer on-time delivery goals.
• Ensure materials are delivered to the production floor accurately and on schedule.
• Assist with resolving receiving issues, including returning non-conforming materials to suppliers.
• Review vendor quotes and obtain competitive bids in compliance with company procedures.
• Identify, assess, and develop new suppliers and sources for materials and products.
• Select vendors based on quality, price, delivery performance, and reliability.
• Review and address inventory discrepancies, shortages, and material availability concerns.
• Track orders from placement through delivery, ensuring documentation accuracy (including BOLs, Certifications, SDS).
• Collaborate with other departments on corrective actions, missing parts, and production-related issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Purchasing.

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of purchasing, expediting, or supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (any major platform) and strong computer literacy in Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Exceptional interpersonal, vendor-communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to work quickly and accurately in a complex, fast-moving environment.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and perform daily tasks effectively through job training.

This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines with regular interaction in production areas.

Ability to open filing cabinets, bend, stand, sit and perform other movements necessary to complete job duties.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization via E-Verify.