Commodity Sourcing Specialist II: Strategic Purchasing

Adecco US, Inc.; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1st shift

Weekly paycheck

Aspire Academy

Job summary

Adecco US, Inc. is assisting a local customer in Buffalo Grove, IL in their search for a Purchasing - Commodity Sourcing II. This role focuses on vendor evaluation, procurement decisions, and authorizing purchase orders to support operations.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of experience, familiarity with MRP systems (Oracle preferred) and MS Office. It offers a $37.00 per hour pay rate, weekly pay, and access to Adecco’s Aspire Academy.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and at least 4+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of MRP systems (Oracle preferred) and MS Office.
• Project Management - Coordinates projects; Completes projects on time and budget.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchases made by the organization. Evaluates and approves vendors and authorizes purchase orders for goods or services.
• Reviews requisitions - Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items.
• Selects suppliers with Supply Chain Manager based on criteria such as quality certification, capacity analysis, financial analysis, etc.
• Estimates values according to knowledge of market price. Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid. Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Approves invoices for payment and expedites delivery of goods to users.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Procurement

Project management

Quality management

Education

Bachelor's degree in area of specialty

Tools

MS Office

MRP systems (Oracle)

Job description

Adecco US, Inc. is assisting a local customer in Buffalo Grove, IL in their search for a Purchasing - Commodity Sourcing II. This role focuses on vendor evaluation, procurement decisions, and authorizing purchase orders to support operations.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of experience, familiarity with MRP systems (Oracle preferred) and MS Office. It offers a $37.00 per hour pay rate, weekly pay, and access to Adecco’s Aspire Academy.