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Northern Safety

Buyer

Northern Safety, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Summary The Purchasing Buyer is responsible for inventory management within their respective categories of responsibility. This position requires the following functions in order to positively impact short-term and long-term business goals: strong analytical skills, problem solving and resourcefulness. Will be responsible for day to day procurement activities and work closely within their sub-team to ensure a seamless collaboration between sourcing and procurement within their categories of responsibility. Duties will include purchasing and managing orders for products within established policies and procedures. The Purchasing Buyer will work collaboratively with other category teams and with various departments. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following Primary responsibility is to efficiently drive all purchasing functions to include forecasting and planning, place and expedite orders in ERP system; perform purchase order entry; resolve purchase order problems and conduct follow-up activities as necessary to finalize purchase order transactions. Works with suppliers to expeditiously avoid or resolve disruptions to product supply or services. Monitors shipments to ensure goods arrive on time, in accordance with specifications. Manages and approves IRF (Inventory Request Forms) as needed. Coordinates inter-company transfers and works with warehouses to expedite if necessary. Develop partnerships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and improved results. Collaborate closely with various departments to ensure seamless coordination. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Associate Responsibilities Responsible for understanding, supporting, and living our core values. Expected to value Candor by being open, honest, and respectful when communicating. Ability to achieve individual and company goals through High Performance with passion, innovation, and commitment to continuous learning. Always have at the heart of everything Indispensable Service to your fellow associates, customers, our partners, and our community. We believe People are the foundation of our business and expectations include valuing the team, our diversity, taking pride in our character, and personal responsibility. Occasional travel for training and corporate events may be required. EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelors Degree and 1 year related experience; or an Associate's degree (A. A.) with two-three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Skills And Abilities

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaborative skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to foster positive and productive working relationships at all organizational levels and vendor community. Strong product and industry knowledge. Business travel required. Exhibit and maintain confidentiality with company related issues and materials. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to be organized, thorough and accurate. Able to work independently or as a team player. Ability to use personal computers and applicable computer software. Appropriate dress for business setting with good personal hygiene habits. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations and keep abreast of any purchasing related issues. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, team leaders and associates and vendors. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must possess decision making skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is continuously (67%-100% of the time) required to sit. The associate is frequently (34%-66% of the time) required to walk. The associate is occasionally (1%-33% of the time) required to stand; climb stairs; kneel; bend/stoop; squat/crouch; push/pull; twist; work in awkward positions; reach above/at/below shoulder; bend wrist left/right and up/down; turn hand palm side up; grasp and use fine manipulation; lift and carry less than 10 lbs up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate works inside under artificial lighting and in normal temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually intermittent. Salary Range

- $45,000-$55,00 USD Annually Pay is based on several factors

which vary based on position. These include labor markets and, in some instances, may include education, skills, work experience and certifications. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive bonus. An incentive bonus, if any, depends on various factors such as organizational performance. The Würth Difference Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis Why Würth Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service 10 paid holidays Find Out More About Our Company Culture LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wurth-industry-north-america Facebook - https://facebook.com/Wurthlndustry YouTube - https://youtube.com/c/WurthlndustryNorthAmerica Eeoc Statement The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries Wholesale Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Würth MRO, Safety, & Metalworking by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Buyer” roles. Downers Grove, IL $97,210.00-$145,814.00 2 weeks ago Manager, Indirect Procurement, Category Management - Facilities (100% Remote) Bensenville, IL $85,000.00-$140,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $75,000.00-$90,000.00 1 week ago Software Category Manager - IT Procurement Chicago, IL $134,900.00-$150,000.00 1 week ago Sr. Client Director - Manufacturing (Salesforce Account Executive) Chicago, IL $128,000.00-$165,000.00 3 months ago Sr. Commercial Escrow Officer (Hybrid/Remote) Category Manager, General & Administrative Elmhurst, IL $110,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $110,000.00-$145,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $114,000.00-$132,000.00 1 week ago Greater Chicago Area $110,000.00-$135,000.00 5 days ago Chicago, IL $115,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $125,000.00-$140,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $140,000.00-$180,000.00 2 months ago Chicago, IL $130,000.00-$320,000.00 1 month ago Sr. Manager, Commercial Strategy - Healthcare Provider Market Chicago, IL $130,000.00-$165,000.00 2 weeks ago Sr. Manager, Commercial Strategy - Healthcare Provider Market Rosemont, IL $130,000.00-$165,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $160,000.00-$190,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

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