Procurement Associate

Russo Power Equipment; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical – BCBS

Vision – BCBS

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Free company apparel

Wellness programs

Job summary

Russo Hardware, Inc. seeks a Procurement Associate to join the growing procurement team in Illinois. Responsibilities include ordering parts, verifying pricing and delivery dates, and supporting stock levels across branches.

The role requires strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills in a fast-paced setting. Ideal candidates will have procurement experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems, with bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office (Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word).
• Experience with ERP or procurement software (Dynamics NAV, SAP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support Russo’s purchasing strategy.
• Create and submit purchase orders to vendors.
• Verify costs, quantities, availability, and ETAs.
• Monitor stock levels across internal branches.
• Liaise between suppliers and internal departments.
• Develop knowledge of brands in outdoor power equipment and snow industries.
• Maintain and update purchase orders and product data.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Cost analysis

Communication

Multitasking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Excel

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Procurement Associate

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1731

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Position Summary:

We are seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our growing Procurement department. The Procurement Associate is responsible for ordering Russo Power’s parts and materials, analyzing costs, creating and submitting purchase orders, verifying pricing and availability, updating expected delivery dates, and assisting with general administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving and multitasking skills, excellent attention to detail, and solid computer skills.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Maintain and support Russo’s purchasing strategy
• Create purchase orders and submit orders to vendors
• Obtain order confirmations and verify costs, quantities, availability, and estimated arrival dates (ETAs)
• Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels across internal branches
• Serve as a liaison between suppliers and internal departments while maintaining strong working relationships
• Develop knowledge of brands and products used within the outdoor power equipment, landscaping, and snow industries, including both OEM and aftermarket products
• Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with vendors and internal departments
• Maintain and update purchase orders, manufacturers, part numbers, product descriptions, and related purchasing information
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient with general computer applications and systems
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and professional
• Ability to effectively manage phone calls, emails, and other forms of communication
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skillsWorking knowledge of outdoor power equipment, landscaping, and the snow industry is a plus
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time
• Frequently required to spend extended periods of time working at a computer
• May be required to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers for extended periods of time

Credentials and Experience:

• Previous purchasing or procurement experience preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, SharePoint, Excel, and Word
• Experience with supply chain or purchasing software, such as Microsoft Dynamics NAV, SAP, or similar systems
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid time off
• Paid Vacation
• Major Medical – BCBS
• Vision – BCBS
• $50k life insurance policy
• 401(k) employer match contribution – Match 100%
• FREE company apparel
• Wellness programs

Russo Hardware, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Russo Hardware, Inc.