Purchasing Assistant

Procurement Specialist

This is an office-based role and will be fully onsite. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with flexible hours available.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of recent experience in purchasing, buying, or procurement.
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP and Steriline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in manufacturing, data entry, and handling vendor invoices.
• High School Diploma minimum (Bachelors Degree preferred)

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and services in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Oversee and maintain current inventory at satellite locations.
• Source new vendors to meet current and future demands.
• Handle large orders with invoices organized by product rather than quantity.
• Evaluate vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and past transaction history.
• Negotiate volume, cash transaction, and other available discounts with vendors.
• Ensure purchasing documents are complete, accurate, and include reasonable terms and conditions.
• Maintain pricing histories and vendor records.
• Expedite orders as required.
• Communicate any changes to purchase orders with the requestor.
• Monitor and manage all open purchase orders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Aurora, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2025.