Job Details
Title: Procurement Operations Specialist
Duration: 6-8 months with potential extension/conversion
Location: Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Compensation: $40.00/ HR W2
Responsibilities:
Sourcing, negotiating, and contracting for non-commodity ingredients.
Supplier management to build beneficial relationships.
Working with various departments and stakeholders to ensure smooth procurement operations.
Scheduling incoming materials and managing Pos.
ERP contract and price maintenance, invoice reconciliation.
Coordinating finished goods production with co-manufacturers.
Inventory management and tracking.
Requirements:
Ability to negotiate and deliver best value for purchased materials.
Prior experience in procurement, pricing, vendor management, and research.
2-4 years of experience as a procurement specialist/buyer.
Ability to work within or lead cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
Strong SAP skills/experience, proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.