Purchasing Specialist II

Title: Purchasing Specialist IILength of Contract: 2 yearsLocation: North Chicago, IL 60064 North Chicago to shadow. (month or two and then head to Client Park)Module: Onsite first 3 months, hybrid after.Pay Range: $28-30/hrJob Description:This position needs people who are reactive and responsive. Creating shopping carts, need to understand funding category codes, understand how to onboard a new vendor, creating those, tracking invoice issues, confirming and tracking them. Creating capital requests, contract requests. Offsite storage, oversee the inventory. Creating PO s and tracking PO s. Good with people, customer service orientated.Great candidate:Customer orientatedOrganized!!Understands the world of purchasing, there's a life cycle.What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?a) Processing of shopping Carts/requisitions within SRM to ensure the on-time delivery of necessary goods and services needed to support the business.b) Identification and resolution of problems with funding sources, invoices, confirmations and agreements.c) Submission of contract requests into procurement systems. Creation and oversight of RCEsThe support specialist is responsible for timely processing of shopping Carts/requisitions within SRM to ensure the on-time delivery of necessary goods and services needed to support the PDS&T Combination Products, Aesthetics and Device organization (CAD). The Support Specialist also works on the identification and resolution of problems with funding sources, invoices, confirmations and agreements. Submission of contract requests into procurement systems. Creation and oversight of RCEs. Documentation of processes and activity.Responsibilities:Demonstrate basic knowledge of the purchasing process (e.g., Purchasing policies and procedures SRM).Manage and process the SRM shopping cart queue to ensure timely processing of POs. Ensure shopping carts are transitioned to purchase orders and requestors are updated. Update vendor information (banking, address, etc. as needed)Ensure shopping carts, requisitions, and POs include the required documentation, correct category code, and are compliant with purchasing policies and procedures.Support invoice resolution by updating purchase orders as needed.Create contract requests in relevant systems (Conga and Coupa) and track through PO creation.Support capital process, including RCE preparation and review in accordance with financial policies and ensures the appropriate budget levels, cost centers, and person(s) responsible, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) levels are appropriate based on the scope of the RCE.Acts as an interface for purchasing internal customers and Finance regarding PO status. Encourages and develops positive relationships between key internal clients and suppliersManages off-site storage process for equipment and lab supplies.Encourages and develops positive relationships between key internal clients and suppliersOther duties as assignedQualifications:High School diploma required. Two (2) or more years college, business school equivalent or equivalent job experience is desired. Bachelors would be the highest degree.Minimum 3 years experience required in areas such as Purchasing, Accounts Payable, accounting Customer Service, Finance, or other business-related experience.Preferred experience with the SRM purchasing system.Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving abilitiesStrong planning and organizational skillsDemonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task to enhance productivity and manage workloadStrong communication and interpersonal skills