Junior Buyer & Warehouse Associate – Maritime Procurement

Illinois Marine Towing Inc.; Lemont (IL); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Canal Barge Company / Illinois Marine Towing is seeking a Junior Buyer / Warehouse Associate to assist with procurement for vessels and internal customers while keeping the warehouse safe and orderly. You will request RFQs, identify vendors, maintain the ERP PO process, manage inventory, and support cross‑functional buying and warehouse operations.

A forklift certificate and TWIC are preferred. Additional responsibilities include driving deliveries for vessels, processing invoices, and ensuring

Formación

• Experience in procurement functions is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to drive a forklift with certification.
• TWIC credential eligibility or possession is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Purchase items ranging from groceries for vessels to marine and safety supplies.
• Assist in RFQ requests for procurement of supplies for internal customers.
• Identify potential vendors and develop vendor relationships for timely delivery.
• Collaborate with other departments to determine procurement needs.
• Review and approve purchase orders per company policies.
• Follow up on purchase orders for timely delivery and track back-ordered items.
• Receive purchase orders in the ERP system as needed.
• Handle routine expedites and monitor deliveries.
• Manage warehouse inventory and internal catalog with updated pricing.
• Work cross-functionally between buying and warehouse operations.
• Arrange for service, maintenance, and cleanliness of all company vehicles.
• Provide delivery driving for Canal Barge Company and Illinois Marine Towing vessels as needed.
• Process invoices in On Base and assist Accounting with discrepancies.
• Perform other duties as required by the Purchasing Manager.

Conocimientos

Procurement

Vendor relationships

Communication

Team collaboration

Educación

High school diploma

Herramientas

Forklift operation

Descripción del empleo

Canal Barge Company / Illinois Marine Towing is seeking a Junior Buyer / Warehouse Associate to assist with procurement for vessels and internal customers while keeping the warehouse safe and orderly. You will request RFQs, identify vendors, maintain the ERP PO process, manage inventory, and support cross‑functional buying and warehouse operations.

A forklift certificate and TWIC are preferred. Additional responsibilities include driving deliveries for vessels, processing invoices, and ensuring