Junior Buyer
Ripple Foods
Accounting & Finance
St Charles, IL, USA
Posted on Mar 14, 2026
Aegis is partnered with a long-standing manufacturer of custom industrial lifting equipment that is experiencing strong growth and expanding operations. This organization operates a large manufacturing facility and is investing heavily in new equipment, facility expansion, and ERP modernization.
They are seeking a Junior Buyer to support purchasing operations in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Review production schedules and material requirements
- Create and manage purchase orders for steel, hardware, and components
- Communicate with suppliers on pricing, lead times, and availability
- Track orders and resolve shortages or delivery issues
- Maintain purchasing data within ERP systems (transitioning to Epicor)
- Support cost savings initiatives and supplier sourcing
- Work cross-functionally with production and engineering
Requirements:
- 3+ years purchasing experience in manufacturing
- Experience buying steel or fabricated components preferred
- ERP system experience
- Strong supplier communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work in small, collaborative team environment
Ideal background: job shop, machine builder, fabrication, OEM manufacturing.