Strategic Purchasing Assistant | Sourcing & Cost Reduction

Elite Staffing Inc; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary Benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Elite Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Assistant/Buyer Assistant in Oakbrook, IL to support the Buyer/Sr. Buyer in all Purchasing activities. The role focuses on strategic sourcing projects aimed at cost reduction, data entry, PO processing, and supplier negotiations.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in an assistant category manager role or related sourcing initiatives, and strong MS Excel skills. The position offers 8am–5pm hours in Illinois with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or +3 years’ experience equivalent.
• 2 to 3 years experience as an assistant category manager or involved in project-based strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Intermediate to advanced MS excel

Responsibilities

• Assist the Buyer/Sr. Buyer in all aspects of Purchasing.
• Conduct detailed analyses to support sourcing decisions and savings projections.
• Data entry, manage daily activities; sample tracking, item setup, PO tracking, QA/QC follow-up.

Skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred or +3 years’ experience equivalent

Tools

BAAN/Cost System

Job description

Elite Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Assistant/Buyer Assistant in Oakbrook, IL to support the Buyer/Sr. Buyer in all Purchasing activities. The role focuses on strategic sourcing projects aimed at cost reduction, data entry, PO processing, and supplier negotiations.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in an assistant category manager role or related sourcing initiatives, and strong MS Excel skills. The position offers 8am–5pm hours in Illinois with competitive hourly pay.