Buyer

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our healthcare procurement team. You will handle requisitions, convert them to purchase orders, and monitor the PO lifecycle while ensuring exceptional service to internal and external customers.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least two years in purchasing, and familiarity with ERP systems; a Bachelor's degree and CMPR certification are preferred. Join us to support efficient, compliant procurement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field preferred.
• 2 years of Purchasing related experience required.
• Experience in a Health Care Procurement setting preferred.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning systems preferred.
• CMRP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Manage purchasing activities including processing requisitions to purchase orders.
• Monitor purchase order life cycle.
• Obtain quotations.
• Match exception resolution.
• Order acknowledgements.
• Order expediting.
• Back order management.
• Meet metric expectations outlined for the role.

Skills

Purchasing processes

Requisition processing

Order management

Supplier communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP system

CMRP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers
• Manage purchasing activities including processing requisitions to purchase orders
• Monitor purchase order life cycle
• Obtain quotations
• Match exception resolution
• Order acknowledgements
• Order expediting
• Back order management
• Meet metric expectations outlined for the role

Requirements

• High School Diploma Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field Preferred
• 2 years Purchasing related experience Required
• Work experience in a Health Care Procurement setting Preferred
• Enterprise Resource Planning System Preferred
• Certified Materials Resource Professional (CMRP) Preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in purchasing activities, including requisition processing, order management, and supplier communication, while providing exceptional customer service in a healthcare procurement environment.