Supply Chain Buyer and Planner

Corporate Skokie, 7400 Linder Ave, Skokie, Illinois, United States of America

Posted Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM

This role will purchase materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Qualify vendors, evaluate bids, and negotiate prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Track purchases, monitor vendor quality, and maintain a current database of vendor information. Collaborate with others to ensure the flow of inventory is accurate and seamless. Will receive support and direction from Senior Chain Buyer and Planner as well as from Purchasing Manager.

• Review Material Resource Planning (MRP) reports and messages daily
• Participate in cross functional meetings on product transitions and supply gaps with corrective actions identified
• Assist in resolving escalations, aligning purchasing strategies, and ensuring best practices are followed
• Participate in weekly supplier calls and meetings including reporting on the measurable status of supplier performance and progress
• Assist in reviewing and resolving any discrepancies with supplier invoices, grievances, claims, conflicts, product non-conformance, or quality issues
• Negotiate pricing and drive for cost savings with suppliers
• Provide buying and planning support to Visual Comfort business units as needed
• Work effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems
• Exhibit and adhere to the established Visual Comfort Company Values
• Must demonstrate commitment, dependability, punctuality, and adherence to agreed-upon schedule
• Be fully present in the workplace to effectively collaborate and communicate amongst co-workers and teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, or similar quantitative field
• 4-6 years of professional experience as a Buyer in purchasing
• Strong understanding of Business Analytics and Reporting principles and demonstrated ability to resolve problems through analysis of research, data, and business information
• Strong aptitude for and proficiency navigating Systems and Programs, specifically with Material Resource Planning (MRP/DRP) Systems as well as Microsoft Office Suite
• Negotiation, strategic sourcing, procurement, and value/cost analysis experience
• Strong organizational, prioritization, time management, detail-orientation, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in handling multiple tasks, projects and changing priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate excellent communication with customers, partners, vendors, and fellow employees across all contact channels, including email, chat and phone
• Achieve effective results both independently and through others by fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation
• Available to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, late evenings to accommodate supplier calls as needed
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for this role

• Competitive compensation
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Company provided Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Generous Vacation and Paid Time Off Programs
• Closed on all major holidays
• Team Member discounts on Visual Comfort Products

Compensation Range: $65,000 - $79,000

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Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

To be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, Visual Comfort & Co., will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

Corporate Skokie, 7400 Linder Ave, Skokie, Illinois, United States of America