Purchasing Specialist

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Purchasing Specialist

Contract: North Chicago, Illinois, US

Salary Range: 30.00 - 35.00 | Per Hour

Job Code: 370090

End Date: 2026-07-17
Days Left: 16 days, 4 hours left

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Position Details:

Job Title: Purchasing Specialist

Location: North Chicago, IL 60064 (100% Onsite)

Duration: 3 Months Contract

Pay Range: $30-$35/hr

Role Summary:

• Support purchasing operations and stockroom activities to ensure timely fulfillment of supplies and materials
• Process purchase orders, goods receipts, and inventory transactions accurately
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve procurement, delivery, and invoice issues
• Track outstanding orders and ensure timely closure of purchasing activities
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation
• Support inventory management, receiving operations, and supplier return processes
• Investigate procurement-related issues and drive resolution
• Contribute to operational efficiency and continuous process improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

• Support stockroom operations and fulfillment of consumables, supplies, PPE, and non-capital materials
• Process goods receipts and maintain accurate procurement records
• Track and manage open purchase orders and supplier deliveries
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve damaged shipments, incorrect deliveries, returns, and order discrepancies
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment-related issues
• Support inventory reviews, stock audits, and replenishment activities
• Process supplier returns and maintain supporting documentation
• Collaborate with purchasing, receiving, finance, and operational teams
• Troubleshoot procurement and inventory system issues
• Maintain accurate transaction records and reporting data
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Provide customer support for procurement-related requests and inquiries
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with 4+ years of relevant experience OR Associate Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Experience supporting purchasing, procurement, inventory, receiving, stockroom, or supply chain operations
• Understanding of purchasing processes, order management, and payment workflows
• Strong customer service and stakeholder support skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with procurement systems and purchasing platforms
• Experience supporting inventory, warehouse, stockroom, or supply chain operations
• Experience with invoice reconciliation and payment issue resolution
• Experience working with suppliers and vendor relationships
• Experience supporting purchasing functions in a regulated or large-scale environment
• Experience driving process improvement initiatives
• Experience managing order fulfillment and receiving activities

Key Skills:

• Purchasing Support
• Procurement Operations
• Purchase Orders
• Goods Receipt Processing
• Order Management
• Supplier Coordination
• Vendor Management
• Inventory Management
• Stockroom Operations
• Receiving Operations
• Invoice Resolution
• Payment Processing
• Accounts Payable Support
• Material Tracking
• Inventory Control
• Customer Service
• Data Entry
• Documentation Management
• Process Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Order Fulfillment
• Supply Chain Operations
• Reporting & Tracking
• Record Management
• Transaction Processing
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually - as applicable.

Job Requirement

• Goods Receipt Processing
• SAP
• SRM
• INVENTORY
• MICROSOFT
• EXCEL
• Operational Support
• Purchase Order Processing
• Procurement Systems
• Inventory Systems

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• Priyanka Dave
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