Buyer
Location : On-site – Northern Chicago, IL
Salary : $70,000–$80,000
This is a full-time, on-site role (five days per week) based in Illinois.
Key Requirements
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to join our Merchandising team with proven experience managing purchasing operations across diverse product categories, including apparel, displays, barware, and other goods for the wine and spirits industry.
Role & Responsibilities
As Buyer, you will play a central role in procurement planning, inventory control, and supplier negotiation to ensure high-quality,
cost-effective purchasing across the business.
Your responsibilities will include :
- Managing purchasing aligned to a bi-annual forecasting and distribution schedule
- Maintaining up-to-date inventory reports and conducting regular analysis on levels, pricing, and inbound stock status
- Recommending continuations, withdrawals, or new additions to the product assortment based on stock movement and sales feedback
- Sourcing and managing communications with both domestic and international suppliers, ensuring pricing is competitive while
maintaining production standards
Ensuring complete alignment between the internal item catalogue, ERP system, and warehouse recordsAdditional Information
Physical Requirements :
Must be able to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods of timeBenefits :
Medical, 401k, dental, visionMerit increases in salary2 bonuses – company and performance based of approximately 10-20% paid yearlyFun environment, very employee focusedInterview process :
1. Interview with Director of Merchandising (TEAMs call)
2. DISC assessment
3. Onsite meeting with HR Manager and one of the Owners
If you’re ready to take ownership of the buying process in a global and quality-driven business, we’d love to hear from you.
ORDER MANAGEMENT,MICROSOFT EXCEL,Merchandise Planning
To be successful in this role, you will need :
3–5 years’ experience in a buying or planning related positionStrong experience in supplier negotiation, with a proven track record of managing vendor relationships both domestically andinternationally (any experience of sourcing consumer goods via Asia is beneficial but not essential)
Proficiency in inventory and purchase order management, including use of ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel – including VLOOKUPs and Pivot TablesA strong eye for detail and accuracy, especially in reporting and catalogue maintenanceConfident communication skills, both written and verbalA Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, procurement, or a related fieldIdeally you will come from a consumer goods background but this is not essential