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Procurement Manager

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Buyer Location: On-site – Northern Chicago, IL Our client is a growing and dynamic wine and spirits company with a global footprint. We are now seeking an experienced

Buyer

to join their merchandising team based in

Illinois . 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. This is a full-time, on-site role (five days per week) based in Illinois. Key Requirements We are looking for a

motivated and detail-oriented Buyer

to join our Merchandising team with proven experience managing purchasing operations across diverse product categories, including

apparel, displays, barware , and other goods for the wine and spirits industry. To be successful in this role, you will need: 3–5 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

Bachelor’s degree

in

business, supply chain, procurement , or a related field Ideally you will come from a consumer goods background but this is not essential Role & 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. Your responsibilities will include: 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 while maintaining production standards Ensuring complete alignment between the

internal item catalogue , ERP system, and warehouse records Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods of time Merit increases in salary 2 bonuses – company and performance based of approximately 10-20% paid yearly Interview with Director of Merchandising (TEAMs call) DISC assessment Onsite meeting with HR Manager and one of the Owners If you’re ready to take ownership of the buying process in a global and quality-driven business, we’d love to hear from you. Seniority level

Not Applicable Employment type

Full-time Job function

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