Buyer, Planner, Purchasing-Manufacturing

Experience: The client, a National food manufacturer, is looking to add a talented Buyer/Planner to their Chicago team. One must possess the following skill sets to be considered for the role. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Food Science or related field. 3 or more years of procurement experience in for a manufacturer is required. 3 or more years of experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed to be successful in this role. Experience with MRP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics AX and Word and Excel. Description: The Buyer will be responsible for all raw materials replenishment for the site, assist with supplier selection and management, non-direct materials spend, special sourcing projects and support for the Purchasing department.  Though this position is an individual performing role this individual will be communicating to a wide variety of both internal and external customers. Company: For more than 60 years the company has worked hard to produce the finest quality products for it's consumers. Though they are based in the Midwest and have one of their largest sites in the Chicago area, their family of products are available in a variety of retail locations across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. If you are seeking an exciting new challenge and possess the experience and skill set listed, please apply online for consideration. Thank you for your interest. Please visit our website at www.mriweb.com for additional opportunities. MRINetwork, one of the world's largest search and recruitment organizations, has over 1,000 offices in more than 35 countries. Each office is a single point of contact that allows candidates to access high-quality positions virtually anywhere in the world. MRINetwork recruiters are industry specialists who typically have real-world experience in the industries they serve. LOCATION: Chicago, IL 60601 JOB CATEGORY: Manufacturing/Production/Operations TYPE: Full Time, Employee JOB REFCODE: 11395-MLA COMPANY: MRINetwork CONTACT NAME: Melanie Allison PHONE: 317-773-4323 EMAIL: Apply by Email