Buyer Jobs in Batavia, IL

A Buyer in the logistics industry is responsible for purchasing goods, materials, or services for their company to use or resell. They are required to analyze market trends, maintain inventory levels, negotiate deals with suppliers, evaluate the quality of products, and work closely with other departments such as sales and production to ensure the company's supply needs are met. Their role is critical to the company's profitability and efficiency as they strive to find high-quality products at the best rates. They also need to have a strong understanding of supply chain management.

Key skills for a Buyer in the logistics industry include excellent negotiation and communication skills, strong analytical thinking, and a good understanding of supply and demand trends. Certification such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) can be advantageous. A background in business, finance, or a related field is typically required. Roles that a person may have before becoming a Buyer could include Purchasing Assistant, Inventory Analyst, or Procurement Specialist.

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Buyer, Warehouse/Food Distribution Exp! - Hybrid

  • Performance Food Group
  • Montgomery, IL (8 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Montgomery, IL (8 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 3 days ago

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much...

Hybrid

Procurement Specialist (Schiller Park, IL)

  • Siemens Healthineers
  • Schiller Park, IL (24 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Schiller Park, IL (24 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Work with management to address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability....

Hybrid

Sourcing Analyst 1

  • Power Stop LLC
  • Willowbrook, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Position Overview: The Sourcing Analyst will support the sourcing team in identifying, qualifying, and managing suppliers for automotive aftermarket products and components. This role focuses on...

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Senior Global Sourcing Analyst - Transportation &

  • Dover Corporation
  • Downers Grove, IL (15 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (15 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Support supplier relationship management activities including performance reporting and issue resolution....

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Procurement Administrator

  • Fresenius Kabi
  • Melrose Park, IL (24 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Melrose Park, IL (24 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 27 days ago

The Procurement Administrator executes day-to-day procure to pay activities within Fresenius Kabis Shared Services model to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant purchasing. Working in SAP, this...

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Procurement Specialist

  • Management and Training Corporation
  • Joliet, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Joliet, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Wage - $21.77 an hour Schedule - Full Time Our staff also enjoy these benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance Short & long-term disability 401(k) retirement plan Paid...

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National Parts Procurement Specialist

  • Crash Champions
  • Westmont, IL (19 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westmont, IL (19 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

at Crash Champions in Westmont, Illinois, United States Job Description Champions Do More As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest...

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Procurement Specialist I

  • Fermilab
  • Batavia, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Batavia, IL
  • 30+ days ago

The expected hiring range for this position is: $70,800.00-$93,200.00. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be...

Hybrid

Procurement Specialist, Repairs

  • AAR
  • Wood Dale, IL (20 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wood Dale, IL (20 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Title: Procurement Specialist, Repairs Location: United States-Illinois-Wood Dale Job Number: 17315 The Procurement Specialist, Repairs will be responsible for overseeing all phases of outsourcing...

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Sourcing & Procurement Specialist for Fast Growing Food & Beverage Co.

  • The Fresh Factory
  • Downers Grove, IL (15 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (15 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Your commitment to meticulous material management, vendor relations, and strategic sourcing will be instrumental in ensuring the integrity and quality of our products....

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Procurement Buyer

  • Mondi
  • Romeoville, IL (18 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Romeoville, IL (18 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

management 5 years SAP Bachelor's degree in business Process improvement Purchase order management Compliance management implementation Invoice processing Developing strategic sourcing strategies Project...

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Associate Buyer, Chemicals & MRO Supply Chain

  • Blistex
  • Oak Brook, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY The Associate Buyer, Chemicals & MRO supports the Chemicals & MRO Supply Chain team by executing daily purchasing activities to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and MRO supplies....

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Purchasing Agent

  • Strategix Management
  • Joliet, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Joliet, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Description Position Summary The Purchasing Agent is responsible for establishing and maintaining all Job Corps Center procurement activities including supplies and services and establishing...

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Salary for Buyer Jobs in Batavia, IL

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Highest Education Level

Buyers in Batavia, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.9%
Master's Degree
17.6%
High School or GED
15.0%
Associate's Degree
11.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.7%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Buyers in Batavia, IL
4-6 years
42.9%
2-4 years
23.8%
6-8 years
19.0%
8-10 years
9.5%
1-2 years
4.8%


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