Buyer III

Company: Sanders Industries Holdings
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description This position exists to support a variety of production and non-production products and services. Purchases materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates pricing and terms for purchased goods or services. Bal Seal Engineering delivers advanced sealing, connecting, and contact solutions that serve medical, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets. Our proprietary spring-energized seals and electrical contacts help customers achieve precision, efficiency, and reliability. Employees thrive in a culture that values craftsmanship, technical mastery, and close partnership with customers solving complex challenges. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment and supplies in support of production needs per the Material Requirement Planning (MRP) or requisition system and recommends stock reorder points Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable supplier(s) Validates purchase order confirmation Establishes and maintains effective relationships with suppliers Resolves issues with rejections, certifications, delivery commitments, invoice discrepancies and other documentation problems Expedites delivery of critical items as required Perform other related duties as assigned Education : Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or four years relevant experience with significant, progressive experience in purchasing or materials control. Experience : Minimum of four years’ experience in procurement or supply chain in manufacturing environment. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem solving abilities. Expertise in ERP systems, contract negotiations, strategic sourcing to manage costs. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of procurement practices and procedures in a relevant supply chain, purchasing, materials, manufacturing environment Strong computer literacy (MS Office) Ability to work in a multi-tasking environment Physical Requirements: Employee is occasionally required to stand While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk This position is mainly sedentary; Therefore, required to sit Occasionally will need to bend, stoop and squat Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or move up to 25 pounds Required to reach with hands and arms to handle documents and products Must be able to enter data into a computer by use of a key board and mouse and be able to sit for long periods at his/her desk as well as occasionally visit employees throughout the building to gather data and clarify information Work Environment: The work environment conditions are typical of a manufacturing environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the basic functions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to moderate, however, hearing protection may be required if employee enters high noise areas as a part of their normal job duties. Benefits: At Bal Seal Engineering (BSE) we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work. BSE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources. This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.

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