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CREATIVE WERKS LLC • Elk Grove Village, IL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Summary :

creative werks (CW) partners with Top 100 food brands to bring their products to market through our design, co-packing and manufacturing services. The Buyer will be responsible for ensuring the arrival of just-in-time materials, analyzing purchasing data and collaborating with internal departments to provide best in class support to our clients. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities, a keen eye for detail and the ability to build and maintain positive supplier relationships in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver high-quality products to our clients, efficiently and cost effectively.

Responsibilities of the Position :

  • Responsible for placing, pivoting and managing purchase orders with external vendors for assigned clients
  • Aid in the purchasing of client supplied, turnkey directed, and turnkey full items; expedite deliveries when required
  • Analyze weekly client schedules and raw material inventory using Syteline MRP to determine risk and raw material requirements
  • Collaborate with the scheduling team and client managers to ensure alignment and best in class support for our clients
  • Actively participate in both internal and recurring client calls
  • Address packaging quality concerns directly with vendors to determine root cause; work with vendors to obtain replacement product and reimbursement
  • Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements :

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

  • Possesses strong attention to detail helping to place purchase orders, adjustments to volumes and dates and ensure on-time delivery, aligning with CW’s purchasing strategy and client requirements
  • Fosters a self-starter approach showing curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving and solutioning new challenges to prevent product line shutdowns or other delays
  • Demonstrated abilities being able to manage multiple projects supporting planning, delegation, assessments and progress toward goals, outcomes and client success
  • Ability to thrive and collaborate in a dynamically growing environment with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy
  • Sound verbal and written and written communication skills with ability to develop new and on-going relationships with both vendors and clients
  • Industry experiences using MS Office (Excel) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) tools such as Epicor, Oracle, SAP and / or Syteline preferred but not required
  • Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Management or related discipline; 5-7 years of purchasing, sourcing, buying, project management or similar experience in a manufacturing environment in lieu of degree
  • 3+ years of purchasing, sourcing, buying, project management or similar experience preferably within a manufacturing environment
  • Packaging buying, sourcing, management, and ordering preferred
  • Working Conditions :

  • Ability to travel between 5-10% to visit local vendors in the Midwest
  • Eligible for hybrid work schedule of up to 2 days work from home per week
  • Operate in an open concept office setting and warehouse environment with temperatures ranging from 55 – 80 degrees
  • This position may require travel to the other CW facility in Bartlett, IL for training / meetings and / or education
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Operate standard office equipment
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Lift up to 25 pounds
  • Benefits of Werking for CW :

  • Fun, creative, and inviting atmosphere – plus the perk of working with cool food brands!
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • 401K and company match
  • Hybrid work eligible after 90 days / onboarding complete (max 2 days per week)
  • Paid Time Off
  • On-site gym
  • Audible Subscription
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities
  • The approved annualized base compensation range for this role is established at $60,000 - $75,000. Final offer amounts will be determined based on candidate skills, qualifications, experience and domain expertise.

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