Senior Buyer
Schaumburg, IL
Position Overview
TalentBridge is partnering with an established industrial manufacturing organization to identify a Senior Buyer to support procurement, supplier coordination, and material planning activities within a custom manufacturing environment.
This individual will play a key role in managing purchasing operations, supporting production schedules, and partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Planning, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure materials and components are delivered accurately and on time. The environment is highly collaborative and supports engineered-to-order products and production workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing & Supplier Management
- Execute and manage purchase orders for production materials, fabricated parts, and industrial components
- Monitor supplier lead times and delivery schedules to support manufacturing demands
- Expedite critical orders and resolve delivery issues impacting production timelines
- Maintain accurate procurement records, pricing, and supplier data within ERP systems
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Partner closely with Engineering and Operations teams to ensure purchased materials meet technical and production requirements
- Support sourcing efforts tied to engineering changes, prototype builds, and new product introductions
- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to maintain alignment on scheduling and material availability
Inventory & Production Support
- Work alongside planning and inventory teams to support material availability and stock optimization
- Assist with inventory reconciliation, cycle count investigations, and supply continuity initiatives
- Help identify opportunities for supplier performance improvements and lead-time reduction
Supplier Communication
- Maintain strong supplier relationships and provide consistent follow-up on open orders and commitments
- Support resolution of supplier quality or fulfillment concerns in partnership with internal stakeholders
Qualifications
Required
- 2–5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Experience working within ERP systems for purchasing and supplier management
- Ability to interpret basic engineering drawings/specifications
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred
- Experience supporting engineered-to-order or custom manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with machined, fabricated, or industrial components
- Exposure to intercompany purchasing or multi-site manufacturing operations
- ERP experience such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar systems