Buyer - Purchasing

** Buyer Opportunity - Join a Fast-Paced Manufacturing & Supply Chain Team!*
* ** Waukegan, IL 60085*
* ** Salary**   **$66000 - $90,000 Depending on years of experience*
* Additional opportunities for growth

Training/development programs

Incentives/bonus for meeting goals

A Lot of Tenure. Company Promotes Within

** Interviews are happening NOW - so s*
* ** end your resume today to:**   ***
* ** Kelly Services is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Buyer to join a dynamic manufacturing and supply chain operation in Waukegan, IL! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building supplier relationships, solving challenges, and keeping operations running smoothly, this could be the perfect next step in your career.*
* ** In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring materials arrive on time, production stays on track, and supply chain operations run efficiently. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys procurement, analytics, collaboration, and making a direct impact on business success.*
* ** What You'll Do*
* + Manage and issue purchase orders through ERP/MRP systems with speed and accuracy

+ Partner with suppliers to coordinate deliveries, pricing, inventory needs, and issue resolution

+ Lead supplier communications and weekly order review meetings

+ Monitor inventory levels and help prevent shortages or excess inventory

+ Track supplier performance and maintain accurate procurement records and reporting

+ Collaborate cross-functionally with planning, production, quality, and operations teams

+ Identify supply chain risks proactively and help develop solutions

+ Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement operations

** What We're Looking For*
* + Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred

+ 3-5 years of purchasing or buying experience in a manufacturing environment

+ Strong ERP/MRP system experience and understanding of supply chain operations

+ Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills

+ Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

+ Ability to multitask, prioritize, and thrive under pressure

+ APICS CSCP or ISM CPSM certification is a plus

** Why You'll Love This Opportunity*
* Additional opportunities for growth

Training/development programs

Incentives/bonus for meeting goals

A Lot of Tenure. Company Promotes Within

Competitive Salary

Growth-Oriented Environment

Collaborative Team Culture

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k) with Company Match

PTO & Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance & Professional Development

Wellness Programs & Employee Discounts

** If you're ready to bring your procurement expertise to a growing and fast-moving environment, we'd love to hear from you!*
* ** Interviews are happening NOW - so s*
* ** end your resume today to: *
* As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.  ()  for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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