Senior Buyer - (Bellwood, IL)

Manufacturer of custom engineered products located in the Western Chicago suburbs is seeking a Senior Buyer to join our purchasing team. This position will report directly to the Purchasing Manager and as directed, and will be responsible for meeting and/or exceeding cost qualifications, evaluating suppliers' performance for on-time delivery, service, price and reliability. Key functions: Interprets, Coordinates, and Executes the most difficult and unique purchasing transactions (orders, quotes, reschedules, cancellations, etc.) within company approved limits May lead or guide Buyers, PAs Associate Buyers and Support Staff Finds, Investigates and Implements new sources of supply Solicit bids and quotations and negotiate purchase contracts Analyze and evaluate bids to determine optimum value Prepare