at Adecco US, Inc. in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Adecco is currently assisting a local client in their search to fill a Buyer Purchasing Agent job opportunity located in Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 zip code.
Shift: Mon – Fri 1st shift
Pay Rate: $ 35.00/HR
Length: 1 year (possible temp – perm)
Responsibilities:
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
+ Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
+ Approves invoices for payment.
+ Expedites delivery of goods to users.
Requirements:
+ 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).
+ Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Design’s workflows and procedures.
+ Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
+ Project Management – Coordinates projects; Completes projects on time and budget.
+ Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Apply Today to be considered for this Buyer Purchasing Agent job and any other positions with Adecco.
Pay Details: $35.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.
