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Illinois State Job Bank Purchasing Associate in Milan, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12643049\ Position Title: Purchasing Associate\ \ Location: Milan 4905\ \ Department: Purchasing\ \ Employment Type: Full Time\ \ Workplace Type: Hybrid\ \ Reporting To: Beth Davis\ \ Compensation: \$21.00 - \$24.00 / hour\ \
Purchasing Associate
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As a Purchasing Associate, you will play a key role in the procurement process, ensuring that Group O acquires goods and services at the best possible prices and within specified times. You will be responsible for sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, monitoring inventory levels, and maintaining relationships with vendors.\ \ The ideal candidate for the Purchasing Associate position would be initiative-taking, meticulous, analytical, and possesses effective communication and negotiation skills, along with a commitment to ethical conduct and continuous improvement.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Request, generate, and process purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner, verifying product specifications, pricing, and delivery schedules.
- Collaborate with suppliers on expedited delivery dates, monitoring delivery, and work with suppliers on late deliveries.
- Generate and submit purchase orders for non-sellable items from a purchase requisition.
- Validate and process invoices for payment.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand their purchasing needs and requirements.
- Monitor inventory levels and initiate replenishment orders as needed to prevent stockouts and ensure continuity of operations.
- Participate in physical inventories as needed.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement regulations, and industry standards.
- Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities, contracts, and vendor communications.
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Job Qualifications
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Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Two plus years related experience
- Purchasing, inventory management and accounting knowledge
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to learn and work with Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) software and/or Warehouse Management Software (WMS)
- Diligence and strong analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment
Desired Qualifications
- College degree preferred
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Benefits
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- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10.5 Paid Holidays
- Career Development Opportunities
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About Group O
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At Group O, its our employees who we value most. Thats why we provide a supportive environment where employees are given every opportunity to excel. Group O offers a wide variety of careers with room for professional growth and advancement, and we are always looking for motivated individuals to join our team. At Group O, our employees health and well-being is equally as important as the work they perform. We back up that philosophy by providing a competitive benefits package that supports now and for their future.
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In 1974, Bob Ontiveros saw an opportunity to live the American dream and
build a company for himself and his family. 50 years later, the
packaging company he\
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with
disabilities.\
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