Procurement Specialist

We're seeking a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations, vendor management, and sourcing activities for a leading healthcare organization. This role will focus on processing purchase orders, managing vendor records, supporting Oracle Cloud purchasing functions, and ensuring efficient procurement processes. Details Location: Hybrid, Chicago, IL Shift Time: Monday–Friday (40hrs) Pay Rate: $27.14/hour with benefits Responsibilities Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Source goods and services while maintaining quality and cost standards. Prepare and analyze RFQs and vendor quotes. Support Oracle Cloud Purchasing and E-Procurement activities. Audit and maintain vendor records and online catalogs. Resolve procurement system issues and purchasing tickets. Manage purchase order acknowledgements, cancellations, and returns. Partner with vendors to resolve pricing, delivery, and quality issues. Support strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement compliance. Train and assist internal users on purchasing processes and procedures. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. 3+ years of experience processing purchase requisitions and/or purchase orders. Experience with purchasing procedures and contract negotiations. Experience using an automated purchasing system or ERP platform. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidate must provide their own laptop Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. Experience with Oracle Cloud Purchasing and E-Procurement modules. Vendor management and sourcing experience. Healthcare industry experience is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr