Buyer in Mount Prospect, Illinois at Xttrium Laboratories Inc

Company Description

Our Solutions Protect Patients!

Founded in 1932, Xttrium Laboratories has been dedicated to promoting health and well-being through high-quality products. Recognized as a trusted supplier of disinfectants to hospitals and healthcare providers, Xttrium has expanded its offerings to pharmacies nationwide. With over 40 years of expertise in manufacturing FDA-approved and EPA-registered healthcare solutions, the company is a leader in ensuring safety and quality in a health-conscious world.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-driven Components Buyer to join the Xttrium Supply Chain team at our Mount Prospect facility. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional who thrives in a structured, fast-paced environment and is looking to build a strong foundation in procurement, planning, and inventory management.

This is not a passive purchasing role. You will be expected to actively manage supply continuity, communicate with vendors, and support critical operational workflows that directly impact production performance. Success in this role requires a high level of ownership, precision, and accountability.

This position reports directly to the Procurement Manager.

Key Responsibilities

- Review production schedules and demand forecasts to determine component requirements

- Place and manage purchase orders for production components

- Follow up with vendors to confirm order status and delivery timing

- Identify and escalate supply risks before they impact production

- Assist with inventory control tasks including returns and rejections

- Maintain accurate purchasing and vendor data in ERP systems

- Collaborate with Production Planning, Quality, Finance, and Warehouse teams

- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Supply Chain, Business, or related)

- 0–3 years of experience

Core Competencies & Requirements

- Advanced Excel skills (data organization, lookups, basic analysis)

- High attention to detail and accuracy

- Process-oriented mindset

- Highly organized with strong time management

- Strong communication skills

- High accountability and ownership

- Inventory fundamentals: understanding of lead times, reorder points, safety stock, and demand planning concepts

Preferred

- ERP system exposure (SAGE, SAP, Oracle, etc.)

- Manufacturing or regulated industry experience

Compensation & Benefits

- Salary: $60,000 – $70,000 annually

- Discretionary bonus based on company and department performance

- Benefits: 401k with company match, health, dental, vision, PTO, holidays

Work Environment

- Updated, modern office environment

• - Full-time, on-site role in Mount Prospect, IL

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Employment decisions are made based on skills, qualifications, and potential; never on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected trait.