Job Title:
Buyer
Company: Heat and Control
Location: Galesburg, IL
Created: 2026-03-04
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Here at Heat and Control, were always seeking talented minds to join our expert team of technologists and change-makers. We partner with global industry leaders to design, engineer, and build production machinery that creates world famous food and consumer products, and wed love for you to join us as a Buyer / Procurement Specialist at our Galesburg, IL location. Location: Galesburg, IL (hybrid / onsite) Heat and Control is a global OEM of food processing and packaging equipment. This position will mostly work onsite in our Galesburg, IL manufacturing facility where our focus is Product Handling, Raw Material, and Water Conditioning machinery. Key Responsibilities: Source and procure raw materials, components, and services to support production schedules. Contact vendors to ensure on-time delivery, expediting when needed. Discover and qualify new suppliers to resolve sourcing challenges. Negotiate vendor pricing, terms, and contracts. Assess current pricing against other suppliers. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or Business is preferred 5+ years in purchasing or procurement in a manufacturing environment. Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite. SAP is a plus. Who We Are We are process and product technologists committed to advancing food, pharmaceutical, and other industries with science and imagination. Whether you measure success by flavor, efficiencies, improvement, or innovation, count on us to deliver results. Founded in 1950 by five engineers that saw an opportunity to modernize processing equipment, Heat and Control has consistently pursued our founders original passion for helping customers improve their products ever since and has been a leader in science, technology, and service from the start. Our organizational knowledge and experience allow us to approach a strategic solution most efficiently, and the level of our commitment to service and partnership is unmatched. Mission and Values Rising to the challenge, advancing processes, and helping to bring the best products to the world using science, technology, and creative thinking. If youre interested in joining a growing industry leader, click apply now to learn more. PDN-a120bbb8-f613-4470-8b5e-f9b27b78da92