Purchasing Specialist III Job North Chicago area,Illinois USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

The Fountain Group is a national staffing firm and we are currently seeking a Purchasing Specialist
for a prominent client of ours. This position is in North Chicago, IL 60064. Details for the position are as follows:

Lake County, IL
$36-$39/hour
100% Onsite

Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Specialist, Scientific Services to support laboratory receiving operations, procurement activities, and supplier issue resolution within a fast-paced scientific environment. This role will serve as a key liaison between internal business partners, suppliers, purchasing, receiving, and accounts payable teams to ensure materials are received accurately, orders are resolved promptly, and invoices are processed efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have experience with SAP/SRM systems, procurement-to-pay processes, goods receipt posting, invoice reconciliation, and supplier issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities

Process and post Goods Receipts (GRs) in SAP-SRM to ensure timely payment of supplier invoices.
Support scientific stockroom operations by assisting with inventory, order fulfillment, customer requests, and supply management.
Investigate and resolve order issues including damaged shipments, shortages, incorrect deliveries, returns, and open purchase orders.
Partner with suppliers, purchasing teams, receiving departments, and accounts payable to resolve procurement and payment-related issues.
Perform invoice investigations and support 3-way matching activities involving purchase orders, receipts, and supplier invoices.
Track outstanding orders and ensure appropriate follow-up and closure with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Coordinate supplier returns and corrective actions as needed.
Troubleshoot system and process issues while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with training and support for procurement and inventory management tools.
Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal business partners to ensure excellent customer service and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma with 4+ years of relevant experience, Associate's Degree with 3+ years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
Minimum 2 years of experience working with procurement, purchasing, accounts payable, inventory, receiving, or payment systems.
Experience with SAP, SAP-SRM, or similar ERP/procurement systems.
Knowledge of procurement-to-pay (P2P) processes, including goods receipt posting and invoice reconciliation.
Experience resolving supplier, order, shipment, or invoice issues.
Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Preferred Experience

SAP-SRM Goods Receipt Posting
Purchase Order and Invoice Management
3-Way Match Resolution
Receiving, Inventory, or Stockroom Operations
Supplier Relations and Issue Resolution
Scientific, Laboratory, Pharmaceutical, or Manufacturing Environments

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