Sr. Buyer

Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.

You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores and automotive chains. They're in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.

MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don't just make it happen, we ensure it happens with excellence.

We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.

Benefits

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Career Advancement Program, training and development
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
• and More

Compensation Range $70,000-$85,000

Responsible for procuring goods, managing material costs, and balancing inventory levels for assigned product categories across warehouses.  Work closely with vendors to negotiate pricing and ensure timely delivery of goods.  Act as a SAP master to streamline the procurement process for proper and efficient operations. Provide procurement-related reports and analyses to the department manager.

Principle Responsibilities

• Purchasing Management
  • Analyzes sales history, demand, and forecast to procure merchandise in a timely fashion
  • Monitor & control Inventory level to reflect its seasonality
  • Work with vendors to resolve procurement issues including but not limited to price, quality, service and delivery
  • Resolve operational issues with cross-functional teams such as Sales, Customer Service, Accounting, IT, Warehouse, Operation, Import Doc., Customs Brokers
  • Analyzes the SAP MRP to current levels of inventory, safety stock, and future requirements to reflect product seasonality

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock is available to meet demand while minimizing excess.
• Place orders for inventory replenishments based on forecasts and inventory analysis.
• Oversee the receiving process for new shipments, ensuring accuracy against purchase orders and inspecting for quality.
• Update inventory management systems with accurate data on stock levels, movements, and discrepancies; generate reports for analysis.
• Work closely with other departments to align inventory levels with business needs.
• Analyze inventory metrics (such as turnover rates and shrinkage) to optimize inventory management processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers; negotiate prices and terms to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
• Continuously identify opportunities for improving inventory management processes and systems.
• Ensure that all inventory practices comply with health and safety regulations.

Competencies

• Master MRP system to ensure cost, inventory, and delivery objectives are met
• Exercises independent decision-making, accountability, and initiative
• Capable of managing the procurement for assigned product categories, including demand planning, inventory control, and material cost management
• Proactive attitude and self-motivated
• Capable of detecting problems and proposing feasible solutions to resolve issues encountered under minimum supervision
• Works with vendors to resolve procurement issues including but not limited to price, production schedule, product quality, and shipment/delivery schedule
• Delivers on commitments, strong follow-up skills, and shows consistency between words and actions
• Assists other buyers with special projects as required

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• four-six years of global sourcing experience
• Bi-lingual (English/Mandarin) a plus
• Working knowledge of MRP systems (SAP a plus)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Outlook, etc.)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines