Assistant Buyer

Associate Buyer

6month initial contract/Temp-to-perm

M-F 7:30am-4pm

$20-23/HR based on health benefit plan

North Chicago, IL

Do you have moderate to advance Excel skills, SAP, and procure-to-pay knowledge, and are looking to expand those skills with a market-leading Life Science organization?!

If so, then Orion Group as an amazing opportunity for you!

Orion Group is currently seeking an associate buyer to work onsite for our multinational pharmaceutical manufacturing client in North Chicago, IL.

The primary function of the Associate Buyer is to support the purchasing of material and service orders supporting the company’s manufacturing and engineering team.

The Associate Buyer will work with external users of the PTP (procure-to-pay) program within the organization (This includes: SAP, SRM, SAP ECC and our work order management system, Maximo).

The role is critical in providing high levels of customer satisfaction to both employees and suppliers. The candidate chosen for this position must ensure all requests for purchase are managed effectively and supported from creation of the requisition in Maximo to Purchase order in SAP and finally to warehouse receipt of materials.

The Associate Buyer will also work closely with all users of the system, including maintenance, engineering, storeroom attendants, internal requisitioners and suppliers, is delegated the authority to commit company funds.

Associate Buyer Responsibilities/Requirements:

-HS Diploma required and 1-2 years of experience is preferred.
- Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Advanced Excel Skill Required
- Smartsheet is preferred
- In depth understanding of all aspects of PTP, SAP, SRM, ECC and inventory control.
- Proficient users of procurement tools including SAP and our work order management system Maximo
- Create and issue purchase orders to suppliers and assist requestor in a subject matter expert capacity to efficiently process requests.
- Maintain part factors assigned in work order management system to optimize purchase order processing and have a strong understanding of MRP re-order point and safety-stock setting functionality
- Support Lake County storeroom operations and new product launches by setting up new storeroom items in work order system maximo.
- Assist with optimizing storeroom key performance metrics/ indicators through ensuring alignment with part and planning factors established in work order management system.
- Responsible for running IBM Cognos Query Studio reports which provides information to effectively measure key performance indicators supporting MRO.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Chicago, IL 60064: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
• SAP: 1 year (Required)
• PTP: 1 year (Required)
• Supplier management: 1 year (Preferred)
• MRP: 1 year (Required)
• Order management system: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23