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Magid · 5 hours ago

International Buyer

Romeoville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Magid is a leading manufacturer and distributor of hand protection and safety products. The International Buyer will take ownership of purchasing for assigned suppliers, manage purchase orders, forecast costs, and optimize inventory levels while building strong supplier partnerships and collaborating cross-functionally.

Consumer Goods

Responsibilities

Create and manage purchase orders for assigned suppliers from creation to invoice in AS400

Manage inventory on assigned products/styles based on Purchasing Department standards and best practices

Independently complete all key buying responsibilities for assigned suppliers

Manage and maintain supplier relationships/partnerships in alignment with organizational objectives, performance, agreement adherence, and continuous improvement

Understand, track, and forecast key cost drivers for assigned suppliers, and take appropriate action to control purchased material and product costs

Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager and assist in executing corporate and departmental strategies

Identify and assist in the implementation of process improvement in support of order accuracy, lead times, and overall supply chain efficiencies

Effective decision-making and negotiating skills

Participate in interdepartmental cross functional teams

Track and report key buyer performance data in support of Purchasing’s departmental initiatives

Assist in the development of new processes and procedures

Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualification

Supply chain managementPurchasing experienceSupplier relationship managementAS400 experienceExcel proficiencyNegotiation skillsMulti-tasking abilitySolution-based thinkingProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills