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Purchasing Assistant

The assistant would be responsible for assisting the Buyer/Sr. Buyer in all aspects of Purchasing. The assistant will help managing strategic sourcing projects from beginning to end with the ultimate objective of reducing costs for the company.

Job Duties:

• Conduct detailed analyses to support the buyers sourcing decisions and savings projections 1
• Data Entry, Structure and manage daily activities; sample tracking, item set-up (BAAN/Cost System), system record accuracy (BAAN/Cost System), Purchase Order Tracking, Measuring approval samples to specs before giving to designer to approve.
• Support the buyer Tracking vendor spend
• Maintain tools and processes to monitor internal/external compliance
• Support the buyer in negotiations/communication with new and prospective suppliers
• Assist with samples, filing, etc.
• Develop deep understanding of categories being sourced
• Write Purchase Orders and prepare supporting materials
• Handle inspection requests/reports, samples, data and QA- QC Buyer assist follow up
• Filing PO’s, component art and Gift Worksheets

Qualifcations:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or +3 years’ experience equivalent
• 2 to 3 years experience as an assistant category manager or involved in project-based strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Intermediate to advanced MS excel

$25.50/hr

8am-5pm

Oakbrook, IL 60523

Please send resumes to vgarcia@elitestaffinginc.com

All employees of Elite Staffing must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.

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Elite Staffing offers the following benefit programs for your participation: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Benefits, 401k Retirement Plan, and Commuter benefits.

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