Buyer Job at Swoon, Morton, IL

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  • Swoon
  • Morton, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Duration: 12-month contract

Pay: $18 - $21/hr W2 (Depending on experience)

Location: Morton, IL

About the Role:

We are supporting one of our clients in hiring a Buyer / Purchasing Specialist to join their operations and supply chain organization. This role is responsible for purchasing critical parts, equipment, supplies, and services needed to support day-to-day business functions. You will help manage suppliers, analyze pricing, support sourcing events, and ensure smooth procurement and logistics processes across the organization.

What You’ll Do:

  • Review and assess suppliers based on price, quality, delivery performance, and service.
  • Approve purchase orders and ensure items are procured at the best overall value.
  • Evaluate requisitions, solicit bids, and analyze pricing proposals.
  • Work with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues with late, defective, or incorrect goods or services.
  • Support buyers with data analysis, reporting, sourcing activities, and issue resolution.
  • Assist with maintaining procurement systems, documentation, and compliance records.
  • Help enforce contract terms and monitor supplier performance.
  • Maintain accurate records related to freight, payments, insurance compliance, and procurement activities.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field (Master’s accepted for new grads).
  • 2–5 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, logistics, or a finance-related role.
  • Strong analytical abilities and advanced proficiency in Excel.
  • Experience with reporting tools or visual dashboards (Power BI preferred but not required).
  • Knowledge of basic supply chain and procurement principles.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
  • Proven ability to work independently, troubleshoot issues, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in similar roles such as Buyer, Purchasing Agent, Procurement Analyst, or Transportation Analyst is beneficial.
  • On-site availability required; remote or hybrid candidates will not be considered.

Job Tags

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