Buyer

Swoon; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 29,962 - 32,745; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Buyer for a 6-month contract in Pontiac, IL. This fully onsite role requires procurement experience and expertise in MRP/ERP systems. Candidates should have a minimum high school diploma and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Responsibilities include optimizing suppliers and ensuring quality purchases at competitive prices. This entry-level position offers the potential for full-time conversion.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable purchasing laws and supply chain management.
• Written communication, attention to detail, and negotiation skills required.
• Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.

Responsibilities

• Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on various factors.
• Approve purchases of quality merchandise at the lowest prices.
• Confer with staff and vendors about defective goods.

Skills

Local to Pontiac, IL area

Flexibility with working hours (7:00-15:00)

Tech savvy; proficient with Microsoft Excel

MRP/ERP experience (e.g., SAP, NetSuite)

2 years of procurement experience

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to analyze financial reports

Education

Minimum GED or high school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

NetSuite

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Position: Buyer (Purchasing 2) — 6 month contract with a leading client in Pontiac, IL. Fully onsite (Mon-Fri, 40 hours).

Location: Pontiac, IL (Peoria area)

Hours: 7am-3pm CST

Type: Contract

Pay: $21.75-23.77/hour on W-2

Timeline: submissions by 9/17

Length: 6 months with a large possibility to extend or convert to full-time

Screenings: no technical screening; full panel drug and background check once hired

Benefits: optional benefits; potential for extension or conversion to full-time

Responsibilities

• Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors.
• Approve purchases of the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct quantities.
• Approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Instruct staff on how to resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
• Instruct staff on methods of negotiation, renegotiation and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Local to Pontiac, IL area
• Flexibility with working hours (7:00-15:00)
• Minimum GED or high school diploma (valid)
• Tech savvy; proficient with Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
• MRP/ERP experience (e.g., SAP, NetSuite) or CRM experience
• Ideally 2 years of procurement experience
• Ideally 2-4 years of work experience
• Verbal and written communication, attention to detail, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals, and other technical data
• Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information
• Knowledge of applicable purchasing laws and supply chain management
• Experience with computer applications (Microsoft Word and Excel)

Story Behind the Need – Business Group & Key Projects

• Position’s Contributions to Work Group
• Surrounding team & key projects
• Purpose of this team
• Reason for the request

Team & Day-to-Day

• Indirect purchasing analyst support for the Pontiac, IL facility
• Typical day/week includes tasks, interaction with the Category Buyer at the Pontiac Facility, and team structure
• Team structure: buyer and analyst at the facility; indirect team of 12

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Business Development and General Business

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