Hicks

Buyer / Purchasing
East Peoria, IL | On-Site Full Time | 12 Months
Job Details

• Estimated Start Date: 14 September 2026
• Building Location: IL-East Peoria
• Remote Possibility: On-Site Full Time
• Daily Schedule: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
• Estimated Duration: 12 months

Job Description
Summary
The main function of a buyer is to purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. A typical buyer is responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization. A purchasing agent is responsible for the purchase of machinery, equipment, parts, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.

• This position is critical to support sourcing moves for NPI and CPI Projects.

Typical Day or Week in the Role
Typical Task Breakdown

• Leading sourcing projects,
• collaborating with Suppliers for development

Interaction with Team

• Cross functional on a daily basis

Team Structure

• Product Procurement engineers, buyers, project leads

Work Environment

• Office based

Education & Experience Required

• Years of experience: 2+
• Degree requirement: Bachelors
• Open to 2 year degree with 4 years experience
• Open to HS diploma with 6 years experience
• Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Category Buyer, Supply Chain engineer

Top 3 Skills

• Procurement
• Material Planning
• Program Management

Additional Technical Skills
Required

• MS-Office

Desired

• Power Bi

Soft Skills
Required

• Stakeholder presentation