Purchase Specialist

Talent Bridge; New Grand Chain (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance programs

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency is seeking a Procurement Specialist to implement procurement strategies and coordinate local goods and services procurement. The role emphasizes building relationships with management, executing contracts, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Candidates should have 5+ years of procurement experience, an understanding of technical product aspects, and SAP experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including retirement savings options and educational assistance programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience, including category management and supply chain management.
• Proven ability to understand technical aspects of products.
• Experience in executing contracts and procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of local goods and services.
• Maintain supplier relationships and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Track and report procurement performance using KPIs.

Skills

Relationship building

Cost-saving identification

Contract writing

Strategic sourcing

Understanding technical aspects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to implement procurement strategies, coordinate the operational and tactical procurement of local goods and services, and support category strategy execution. The role involves maintaining supplier relationships, executing contracts, and ensuring optimized cost and performance in assigned product lines or regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong business relationships with local management to anticipate procurement needs and take appropriate action.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities in conjunction with operations.
• Ensure procurement policies and procedures are followed by end users.
• Conduct RFx processes in line with procurement policies.
• Track and report procurement performance using KPIs.
• Support local operations with goods and services agreements for equipment and parts.
• Demonstrate commitment to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred in Business, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 5+ years of procurement experience, including category management, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Experience in contract writing and strategic sourcing processes.
• Ability to understand technical aspects of products from a procurement perspective.
• SAP experience preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Adherence to all safety protocols and proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Employees required to wear respirators must be clean‑shaven where the seal meets the face.
• Retirement savings options (401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth)
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Vision and other voluntary benefits
• Paid time off & holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance programs

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.