MRP Buyer

Aston Carter•Elgin, IL

3d•$30 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated purchasing professional to join our team at our Elgin site. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end ordering process, ensuring supply continuity and on-time delivery of assigned commodities. As a key member of the Procurement Organization, you will be responsible for order placement and planning, collaborating across departments to resolve quality, accounts payable, inventory, and freight issues.

Requirements

2+ years of progressive purchasing experience for direct materials in a manufacturing environment.
2+ years of ASCM/APICS MRP & inventory management experience.
Proficiency in SAP, particularly the MM module.
Strong independent work ethic, negotiation skills, and communication abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Customer-focused mindset.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Effective team player.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field preferred (HS Diploma or GED Minimum).

Responsibilities

Manage material requirements planning (MRP) for purchased materials.
Create and follow up on purchase order acknowledgements.
Schedule purchased materials for optimal delivery performance, cost, quality, and inventory levels.
Coordinate solutions to quality-related issues.
Implement sourcing strategies from the Commodity Management team.
Execute demand and engineering changes in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate and current information in the ERP system.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Resolve accounts payable discrepancies.
Share and apply procurement best practices.
Collaborate closely with internal and external cross-functional teams, including suppliers, strategic purchasing, production planning, warehouse, and quality.