Buyer/Procurement Specialist

Do you always choose quality over quantity?
When you tell someone you will do something, do they know with 100% certainty that it will be done, and done right?
Do you let your work do the talking for you?
Do you have experience in sourcing supplies, negotiating pricing, and ordering materials based on inventory requirements?

If this is you, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for a Buyer/Procurement Specialist with strong communication skills, exceptional attention to detail and a talent for organization.

Your job would be to focus on providing a good business-to-business supplier experience to ensure our raw material and supply requirements are being met. This job focuses on relationship-building with our key suppliers and working with our production and sales teams to meet customer needs.

About DEMGY Chicago, LLC

Formerly known as Met2Plastic, LLC, we are a premier custom injection molder and mold builder operating in the Chicago area since 1970

We are a U.S. division of DEMGY Group (formerly Dedienne Multiplasturgy in Normandy France)
We serve the Medical, Aerospace, and Industrial Equipment industries
Our facility has a team of 45 people, and we are growing
Our work environment is collaborative and friendly
We are committed to training and developing our employees -- we have a track record of promoting from within
We have a family culture: we value everyone who works here and we understand the need for work/life balance

About (some of) Our Benefits:

Our employees' well-being is important to us, so we offer more than just a paycheck.

Secure your Future: 401(k) with weekly company match
Secure your Peace of Mind: Personal/Sick leave benefits accrue weekly, and do not expire at year end

Secure your Health: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Platinum, Gold and Silver Options
Enjoy your Free Time: 10 paid holidays annually, plus paid Vacation benefits that accrue weekly, and do not expire at year end

About this position:

Primary Job Responsibilities

Build and maintain good business relationships with key vendors

Materials Purchasing:

Use ERP system (IQMS) and interact with production department to determine material requirements for production orders (resin, components, packaging, etc)
Determine economical purchase quantities and optimal inventory levels
Negotiate pricing and order terms with vendors
Write and place purchase orders with vendors; ensure that orders are confirmed
Monitor production requirements for changes in material requirements (quantity changes, pull-ins, pushouts, etc)
Communicate vendor delays to production department
Maintain materials pricing in IQMS
Work with vendors to ensure 100% on-time delivery
Resolve nonconformances with vendors
Drive improved vendor performance through the use of standard scorecards
Assist with new vendor sourcing and qualification process

Supplies Purchasing:

Place purchase orders for MRO supplies and maintenance items, as needed / requested by operational personnel

Education and Job Skill Requirements

Minimum Education requirement: High School Diploma or Associate's degree
Exceptional Attention to Detail
Good organizational skills
Basic knowledge of injection molding and other production processes
Basic knowledge of ERP system use
Strong computer skills (Windows, Access, Word, Excel, IQMS (ERP system) etc)
Superior communications skills, both verbal and written
Friendly, professional manner

Physical Requirements

Use of hands 100% of the workday
20/20 vision required with or without correction
Ability to stand or walk 25% of the workday

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