Purchasing Agent

at Aston Carter in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description:

- Perform purchasing responsibilities for a variety of materials, office supplies, furniture, and other materials, supplies, and services in accordance with company standards and policies – Comply with pertinent laws, regulations, codes, policies, and standards; and makes sure vendors meet quality, quantity, cost, and delivery needs – Check and processes purchase requisitions; and review information to ensure it is complete, accurate, and that order parameters are clear and understood; secures proper signatures; and ensures the purchases are completed and maintained in an effective, current, and accurate manner – Determine whether products have been received, receives and reviews accompanying documents, and forwards invoice to Accounts Payable for payment processing – Research products and services, obtains accurate and complete price and delivery information – Receive, respond to, investigate, and resolves customer, vendor, or other procurement-related inquiries – Communicate purchase order procedures, changes, and directives to staff; interprets and explains applicable laws, regulations, codes, and policies; and enforces all processes and coordinates specific work tasks with staff as well as with other units in order to ensure the smooth and accurate flow of information

Skills:

Procurement, Purchasing, Purchase order, Supply chain, Sap, Erp, Buyer purchasing, Negotiation, Microsoft excel, Erp system, Purchasing experience, Logistics, Microsoft office, Buying purchasing

Top Skills Details:

Procurement,Purchasing

Experience Level:

Entry Level

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.