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NPAworldwide Job Description: Buyer Location: On-site Northern Chicago, IL Salary: $70,000-$80,000 This is a full-time, on-site role (five days per week) based in Illinois. Responsibilities
As Buyer, you will play a central role in procurement planning, inventory control, and supplier negotiation to ensure high-quality, cost-effective purchasing across the business. Managing purchasing aligned to a bi-annual forecasting and distribution schedule Maintaining up-to-date inventory reports and conducting regular analysis on levels, pricing, and inbound stock status Recommending continuations, withdrawals, or new additions to the product assortment based on stock movement and sales feedback Sourcing and managing communications with both domestic and international suppliers, ensuring pricing is competitive Ensuring complete alignment between the internal item catalogue, ERP system, and warehouse records Qualifications
35 years experience in a buying or planning related position Strong experience in supplier negotiation, with a proven track record of managing vendor relationships both domestically and internationally (any experience of sourcing consumer goods via Asia is beneficial but not essential) Proficiency in inventory and purchase order management, including use of ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables A strong eye for detail and accuracy, especially in reporting and catalogue maintenance Confident communication skills, both written and verbal A Bachelors degree in business, supply chain, procurement, or a related field Ideally you will come from a consumer goods background but this is not essential Benefits
Medical, 401k, dental, vision Merit increases in salary 2 bonuses company and performance based of approximately 10-20% paid yearly Fun environment, very employee focused Interview Process
Interview with Director of Merchandising (Teams call) DISC assessment Onsite meeting with HR Manager and one of the Owners Additional Information
Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods of time Salary Type: Annual Salary Salary Min: $70,000 Salary Max: $80,000 Currency Type: USD Why Is This a Great Opportunity Our client is a growing and dynamic wine and spirits company with a global footprint. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong procurement, supplier management, and inventory planning skills who thrives in a fast-paced, product-driven environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the
Buyer
role at
NPAworldwide Job Description: Buyer Location: On-site Northern Chicago, IL Salary: $70,000-$80,000 This is a full-time, on-site role (five days per week) based in Illinois. Responsibilities
As Buyer, you will play a central role in procurement planning, inventory control, and supplier negotiation to ensure high-quality, cost-effective purchasing across the business. Managing purchasing aligned to a bi-annual forecasting and distribution schedule Maintaining up-to-date inventory reports and conducting regular analysis on levels, pricing, and inbound stock status Recommending continuations, withdrawals, or new additions to the product assortment based on stock movement and sales feedback Sourcing and managing communications with both domestic and international suppliers, ensuring pricing is competitive Ensuring complete alignment between the internal item catalogue, ERP system, and warehouse records Qualifications
35 years experience in a buying or planning related position Strong experience in supplier negotiation, with a proven track record of managing vendor relationships both domestically and internationally (any experience of sourcing consumer goods via Asia is beneficial but not essential) Proficiency in inventory and purchase order management, including use of ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables A strong eye for detail and accuracy, especially in reporting and catalogue maintenance Confident communication skills, both written and verbal A Bachelors degree in business, supply chain, procurement, or a related field Ideally you will come from a consumer goods background but this is not essential Benefits
Medical, 401k, dental, vision Merit increases in salary 2 bonuses company and performance based of approximately 10-20% paid yearly Fun environment, very employee focused Interview Process
Interview with Director of Merchandising (Teams call) DISC assessment Onsite meeting with HR Manager and one of the Owners Additional Information
Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods of time Salary Type: Annual Salary Salary Min: $70,000 Salary Max: $80,000 Currency Type: USD Why Is This a Great Opportunity Our client is a growing and dynamic wine and spirits company with a global footprint. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong procurement, supplier management, and inventory planning skills who thrives in a fast-paced, product-driven environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr