at Spectraforce Technologies Inc. in WaukeganNorth Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Title: Purchasing Specialist
Location: Lake County, IL (60064)
Duration: 3 months (Possible Extension)
Roles and Responsibility
Initiate orders in response to customer requests for material goods or services in company purchasing systems,e.g. SRM, Ariba, or RMM Jaggaer including WBS associated orders.
Act as a liaison between the business and suppliers to resolve order issues including damaged materials, incorrectly shipped items, returns, etc.
Track open or outstanding orders.
Follow up with customers, or suppliers as needed to ensure the appropriate close out process is executed.
Investigate and aid in the resolution of invoice issues related to purchase order purchases.
Partner with Purchasing and Corporate Disbursement Office to resolve invoice issues resulting from orders. Examples include discrepancies (e.g. pricing, quantity) between initial requisition, invoices, and purchase order amounts.
Appropriately posting receipts of goods and services.
Close out open orders appropriately and initiate payment to suppliers within expected timeframes, which includes providing invoice payment issue identification and resolution support for Stockrooms and the R&D Community.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience or an Associate's Degree with 3 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
2 years' experience working with procurement or payment systems.
Has good understanding of purchasing and payment processes and procedures.
Exceptional customer service skills that support effective problem-solving and issue identification & resolution promptly.
Experience creating a shopping cart in SAP SRM
Experience resolving invoice issues in SAP S4Hana
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates good analytical and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail.
Must have good working knowledge of Excel and learn new software/technology quickly.
Able to complete tasks with limited oversight and manage competing priorities effectively.
SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
