Purchasing Associate - Jr

Title: Purchasing Associate - JrLocation: Des Plaines, IllinoisDuration: 8 Months100% OnsiteMain Purpose Of The RoleUnder supervision, updates material planning system and coordinates approval and control of purchasing activities.Provides support to planner and buyers.ResponsibilitiesApplies subject matter knowledge.Requires capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge.Responsible for purchasing the services and supplies necessary for the organisation’s operations.Activities include sourcing, evaluating and selecting suppliers and vendors, negotiating supply contracts, and monitoring the quality and timeliness of materials and services supplied.Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting PeriodMedical and Prescription Drug PlansDental PlanVision PlanHealth Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)Supplemental Life InsuranceShort Term Disability (coverage varies by state)Long Term DisabilityCritical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident InsuranceMetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance401(k)Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines.Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.