Commodity Specialist

Akkodis is seeking a Commodity Sourcing II For a contract job with a client at Buffalo Grove IL 60089 (onsite) . Ideally we are looking for candidates having experience manufacturing industries along with sourcing experience in the manufacturing field.

Pay Rate: $35 - $37/hr; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Job Description

Summary:

• Responsible for purchases made by the organization. Evaluates and approves vendors and authorizes purchase orders for goods or services. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and at least 4+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.

• Knowledge of MRP systems (Oracle preferred).

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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