Purchasing Specialist II

The Fountain Group is a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a --------Purchasing Specialist II for a prominent client of ours. This position is in Lake County, IL 60064. Details for the position are as follows:Purchasing Specialist II📍 Lake County, IL (Client Park / AP31)💲 $32-34/hr🕒 2-Year Contract🏢 Onsite first 3 months | Hybrid after onboardingSchedule: Monday-Friday, flexible business hours (early or later start okay), no OTOverviewWe are seeking a highly organized, customer-focused Purchasing Specialist II to support a fast-paced business organization with procurement operations, purchasing transactions, vendor onboarding, invoice resolution, and contract support.This is a strong fit for someone who understands the full purchasing lifecycle—from requisition creation through PO issuance, invoice troubleshooting, and vendor coordination—and enjoys being highly responsive to internal stakeholders.This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple requests in a dynamic environment. The team is looking for someone who wants to grow in procurement operations long-term (not an overly senior candidate looking for a temporary landing spot).Key ResponsibilitiesProcess shopping carts/requisitions within SRM to support timely delivery of goods and servicesMonitor and manage purchasing queues to ensure requests transition smoothly into purchase ordersCreate and track purchase orders (POs) and follow through on outstanding purchasing requestsTroubleshoot and resolve purchasing issues involving:funding source errorsinvoice discrepanciesconfirmationsvendor setup delaysprocurement workflow bottlenecksSupport vendor onboarding, including vendor record updates and documentationSubmit and track contract requests through procurement systems (Conga / Coupa)Create and support capital requests / RCEs, ensuring correct:budget alignmentcost centersWBS structureapprovalsPartner with Finance and internal stakeholders regarding PO status and purchasing issuesOversee offsite inventory/storage coordination for equipment and lab suppliesMaintain documentation of procurement processes and purchasing activitiesBuild strong relationships with internal business partners and vendorsRequired QualificationsMinimum 3+ years of experience in:purchasingprocurement supportaccounts payablefinance operationspurchasing customer serviceExperience supporting the purchasing lifecycle / procure-to-pay processStrong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple prioritiesExcellent customer service / stakeholder communication skillsStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilitiesComfortable working in systems and managing transactional workflowsPreferred QualificationsExperience with SAP / SRMExperience creating requisitions, shopping carts, and purchase ordersExposure to vendor onboarding / supplier setupExperience with invoice resolutionCoupa and/or Conga experienceCapital request / budget support experienceInventory coordination experienceEducationHigh School Diploma RequiredAssociate’s degree or bachelor’s degree preferredBy applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Privacy Policy