Purchasing Specialist - Full time - Veterans Sourcing Group

Purchasing Specialist
Bedford Park, IL
Full time direct hire $51,000 per year

Skills:
Purchasing, Procurement, Materials, Analytical, Negotiation, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, SAGE

Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Specialist to join our team in Bedford Park, IL.
The ideal candidate will manage the procurement of all materials and supplies necessary for department operations, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent negotiation abilities, and the capability to build and maintain robust vendor relationships.
Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement Management: Oversee the procurement of all materials and supplies necessary for department operations.
• Trend Analysis: Conduct trend analyses by reviewing economic and market segmentation studies and forecasts.
• Inventory Process Development: Develop a process to measure supply inventory and determine purchasing needs based on quarterly and annual numbers.
• Negotiation and Supervision: Negotiate prices, receive orders, grant approvals, and supervise the deliveries of all goods and/or services.
• Vendor Relationships: Maintain strong working relationships and establish long-term purchasing arrangements with vendors.
• Liaison Duties: Act as a liaison between the purchasing department and management to deliver proper specifications, quotes, products, costs, and delivery terms.
• Vendor Evaluation: Evaluate vendor offerings to ensure that the best quality products are purchased in a timely manner and at competitive prices.
• Documentation Assurance: Assure that purchasing documents are properly completed and the terms and conditions meet approved standards.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain department records.
• Price Monitoring: Check price histories on a regular basis and update any price variances.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Purchasing Specialist or in a similar role.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• SAGE software experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Experience level: Mid-senior
Experience required: 5 Years
Education level: Bachelor's degree
Job function: Supply Chain
Industry: Machinery

Prescreening questions to be answered:
1.) Please provide the link to candidate's LinkedIn profile:
 2.) What is the candidate's highest level of education?
3.) Has the candidate applied or been interviewed for any role with this company in the past? If so, please provide details.
4.) What is the candidate's desired total compensation? (Please specify base salary vs. commission/bonus expectation)
5.) Where is the candidate located? If candidate is not near the job location, please explain relocation plan in detail (e.g. timeline, relocating with family, selling/buying property)
6.) Is the candidate legally authorized to work in the US for any employer?
7.) Will the candidate now or in the future, require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (for example, H-1B status)?
8.) Have you previously worked in a manufacturing environment? How many years?
 9.) How would the candidate come up with different ideas on inventory control and strategic planning?
10.) Please elaborate candidate's experience in Procurement Management.
11.) Please elaborate candidate's experience as a Purchasing Specialist.