Edsal Manufacturing is North America's leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality steel shelving and cabinets for garage, basement, storage, and commercial applications. Edsal was founded and operated as a family-owned business on Chicago's South Side for over 60 years before being acquired by Monomoy Capital Partners in 2018. We continue to have operating sites throughout the United States in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and California. Monomoy Capital Partners is a private equity firm with $1.5 billion in committed capital across three fund vehicles. Monomoy makes control investments in middle-market businesses in the manufacturing, industrial, distribution, and consumer sectors. Monomoy designs and executes a customized value creation plan for each business that seeks to generate significant cash flow and improve earnings within 12 to 18 months of a Monomoy investment. Since the firm was formed in 2005, Monomoy has grown from its three founders to a firm of over 40 professionals. Monomoy acquired Edsal in 2018. Summary of Senior Buyer Position The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing the sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of materials, components, and services from suppliers. This role ensures optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance while maintaining strong supplier relationships and compliance with global trade regulations. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in international sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain optimization, with a strong understanding of logistics, customs, and foreign currency impacts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities + Create purchase orders for both US and International Suppliers + Confirm proper order/transactional execution, data entry and reporting of assigned products and services + Review order confirmations from vendors, update correct pricing in the system. + Follow up on back orders and past due orders and communicate with end users the status of their orders and expected delivery dates. + Evaluating suppliers by considering price, quality, availability, and other criteria + Interviewing vendors and visiting suppliers' facilities to learn about products, services, and pricing + Negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best deals on behalf of the company Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and/or Experience: + A minimum of 3-5 years of purchasing or buying experience in a manufacturing environment + Business or Technical Bachelor's Degree preferred + International Purchasing experience preferred Skills/Abilities + Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment + Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and provide exceptional customer service + Strong organization and time management skills + Proficient with MS Office and working knowledge of ERP systems + Negotiation skills + Analytical skills + Judgment and decision-making skills + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Interpersonal Skills Compensation $89,000 + Physical/Mental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee is required to stand for long periods of time, walk, and reach with hands and arms to see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Manual dexterity required for precision work. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work is performed in a plant or warehouse environment where temperatures may vary, and noise levels are high. Personal Protective Equipment is required i.e. safety glasses, ear protection, steel toe shoes, protective gloves.