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Posted August 18, 2026

Buyer

LHH US
60501, IL, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Buyer

The Buyer will manage procurement activities, optimize inventory levels, and support supplier relationships in a fast-paced distribution environment. This role combines purchasing execution with demand forecasting, inventory analysis, and cost management to ensure product availability and service excellence.

Responsibilities
  • Create and manage purchase orders from planning through receipt.
  • Analyze inventory levels, demand forecasts, and purchasing trends to support replenishment decisions.
  • Manage supplier relationships, pricing, lead times, and performance.
  • Collaborate with operations, logistics, customer service, and finance teams.
  • Resolve shortages, delivery issues, and invoice discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing data within ERP systems.
  • Analyze supplier performance, purchasing KPIs, and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Evaluate landed costs and support sourcing initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with company policies.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience.
  • Strong inventory analysis, forecasting, and supplier management skills.
  • Experience with ERP systems.
  • Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis).
Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000

Benefits:
  • Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
  • 401(k) offering
  • Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
  • Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.
LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment-and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn't a perfect match.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
  • To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.lhh.com/candidate-privacy
Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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