Product Development Buyer

Description

Modern, innovative, and personalized, PureEdge Lighting defies the boundaries of traditional lighting design. As a leading engineer and manufacturer of technologically advanced lighting solutions, we are renowned for inspiring unique, cutting-edge designs. Our extensive product portfolio combines superior craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. Beyond illumination, our commitment to meaningful innovation provides extraordinary value while aiming to improve quality of life. PureEdge Lighting helps solve today’s complex design challenges of illuminating diverse environments – explore the possibilities.

Find us at www.pureedgelighting.com

Position: New Product Development Buyer

Position Reports to the Supply Chain Manager and CEO

Job Location: 1718 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL 60614

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Rate: $28 - $32 an hour

The New Product Development Buyer alongside the Supply Chain Manager and the Product Development Manager/CEO is a key member of the team who manages every step of the product lifecycle from concept to production

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement and assembly of product samples for various purposes including testing, photography, and trade shows by working directly with vendors.
• Placing orders for tooling and pilot materials, and ensuring that development timelines are met
• Assist with cost analysis with Product Development Sourcing Manager.
• Works with Marketing, Technical, and Engineering teams to ensure deadlines are met.
• Work with Product Development Sourcing Manager to provide estimated launch dates for product families' spec sheets.
• Providing all necessary information for decision making as it related to products
• Assist in establishing and maintaining task and product milestones during the development stage
• Monitor all phases of new product development and help to resolve roadblocks
• Serve as a company-wide resource for product questions and information

Requirements

• Must speak and write English proficiently.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin, Cantonese or Taiwanese is a plus but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field
• Min 2 years of Purchasing or Supply Chain-related experience
• Lighting manufacturing experience a plus
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and change management
• Ability to work with a cross-functional team without formal authority
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in manufacturing organizations which produce or assemble products
• Familiarity with product specifications and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel 
• Ability to read CAD drawings
• Effective communication to act as a bridge between internal teams and external vendors.
• Prior experience with Epicor 9.0 or above, Oracle or other MRP systems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance enrollment on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) Retirement plan after 6 months of employment
• 80 hours of accrued vacation time, prorated your first year
• 40 hours of Sick Time off annually, prorated your first year
• Company Paid Holidays
• Company-sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance Policy Coverage
• Short Term, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D optional Insurance benefits the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment