Merchandise Buyer jobs in Waukegan, IL

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UCC Environmental is a progressive well-run company, with excellent customer relationships and Utility specific sustainable technology solutions. It has developed a business strategy encompassing market growth through a variety of channels, including expanded international sales coverage. The Company has strong sales channels in North America, and currently possesses emerging sales channels in EMEA and Asia-Pacific (AP).

The main focus of this position will be the procurement of small to medium fabricated parts and electrical equipment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Request, obtain, and analyze comprehensive supplier quotations for mid-sized orders to support Parts Sales and Contract Engineering/Sales inquiries. Assure that relevant specifications are made available in all requests for quotations, solicit/recommend cost saving alternatives and thoroughly document all transactions.
• Negotiate, prepare, and execute purchase orders/contracts in accordance with established guidelines for ethics, cost management, contracting, terms and conditions, changes, and approval. Commodities include components & materials more technical in nature. All items are thoroughly documented.
• Expedite purchase orders/ contracts to assure that delivery requirements are met.
• Manage electrical equipment schedules with suppliers.
• Follow all quality problems to resolution, assuring that suppliers reimburse the company for problems shown to be caused by them.
• Follow all accounts payable discrepancies to resolution.
• Evaluate current and prospective suppliers, assessing administrative, financial, managerial, product development, capacity, manufacturing, quality, delivery, and service capabilities/performance.
• Coordinate closely with Global Product Development (GPD), Contract Engineering and Quality Assurance departments in the evaluation of new suppliers.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Fabrication buying experience.

Characteristics and Skills:

• Ability to read drawings and technical specifications.
• Track record of wins in negotiations.
• Understanding of sourcing and ability to leverage buy across a category to gain cost and lead time advantages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to balance team activities and individual work.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Prior experience with ERP system.

Essential Physical Abilities:

• Ability to sit or stand at a computer for 80% of the day.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Core Values and Beliefs

Must be aligned with Core Values and Beliefs that drive UCC’s existing corporate culture.

• People– we trust and invest in our people, unlocking their full potential and they always come first.
• Teamwork – we respect others and create a collaborative working environment of inclusion and inspiration.
• Integrity – we are truthful and respectful to customers, employees, community and suppliers
• Customer Satisfaction – we keep existing customers by delivering exceptional customer service.
• Innovative –we encourage resourceful problem solving in the face of adversity.

How to Apply:

If interested in this position, please apply online via our website at

https://uccenvironmental.com/careers/ and select Explore Current Openings to apply for this position online.

UCC Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you have difficulty applying for this job online, by e-mail, or need accommodations, please call us at 847-473-5900 and ask for Human Resources.