Purchasing Agent - Onsite

Purchasing Agent

Genesis
10 is currently seeking a Purchasing Agent for a contract position with a Global Industrial Equipment Manufacturer located in Buffalo Grove, IL. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity. Compensation:
Up to $37.00 per hour, W2, based on qualifications

Position Overview:

This role is responsible for organizational purchases, including vendor evaluation and approval, and authorizing purchase orders for goods or services. The ideal candidate will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, performing a variety of tasks within the procurement field.

• Review requisitions
• Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
• Select products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items
• Select suppliers with Supply Chain Manager based on criteria such as quality certification, capacity analysis, and financial analysis
• Estimate values according to knowledge of market price
• Determine method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid
• Prepare purchase orders or bid requests
• Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, and vendors to determine source of trouble and take corrective action
• Approve invoices for payment
• Expedite delivery of goods to users

• Bachelor's degree or higher in area of specialty
• 4+ years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Knowledge of MRP systems (Oracle preferred)

• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
  Collects and researches data
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Project Management: Coordinates projects;
  Completes projects on time and budget
• Customer Service: Responds promptly to customer needs and meets commitments
• Quality Management: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions
• Initiative: Seeks increased responsibilities and takes advantage of opportunities
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions;
  Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities;
  Uses time efficiently

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis
10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Genesis
10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis
10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

Genesis
10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.