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Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Job in Summit, Cook County, Illinois, 62407, USA
Listing for: LHH
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-27
Job specializations:
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Procurement / Purchasing, Inventory Control & Analysis, Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain & Logistics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 75000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Buyer will manage procurement activities, optimize inventory levels, and support supplier relationships in a fast-paced distribution environment. This role combines purchasing execution with demand forecasting, inventory analysis, and cost management to ensure product availability and service excellence.

Responsibilities
  • Create and manage purchase orders from planning through receipt.
  • Analyze inventory levels, demand forecasts, and purchasing trends to support replenishment decisions.
  • Manage supplier relationships, pricing, lead times, and performance.
  • Collaborate with operations, logistics, customer service, and finance teams.
  • Resolve shortages, delivery issues, and invoice discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing data within ERP systems.
  • Analyze supplier performance, purchasing KPIs, and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Evaluate landed costs and support sourcing initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with company policies.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience.
  • Strong inventory analysis, forecasting, and supplier management skills.
  • Experience with ERP systems.
  • Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis).

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000

  • Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
  • 401(k) offering
  • Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
  • Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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