Sr. Buyer

Position: Sr. Buyer

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time Contract

Pay: $27 per hour 

Description: This position is responsible for securing goods and services for the company. Maintaining optimum quality at minimum cost. Responsible for approving and processing requisitions for purchase orders. Responsible for handling special order requests, auditing vendor files, and resolving issues.

Responsibilities:

• Run queries and audit vendor files.
• Handle special and rush orders requests.
• Prepare, submit and analyze RFQs for non-contracted goods that exceed $250K.
• Work with vendor for changes to the online catalogs for users.
• Research and resolve Help Desk Oracle Cloud tickets and update resolution in the online Help Desk Queue.
• Responsible for all aspects of the Oracle Cloud Purchasing and E Procurement modules.
• Interview vendors, secure bids and analyze quotes on comparable goods to determine the best quality and service consistent with cost, and selects appropriate vendor to be utilized, places orders for supplies and outside services.
• Source and process all requisitions to purchase order and dispatch to vendors.
• Resolve requisitions in error on sourcing workbench.
• Manage denied purchase order notifications and cancellations.
• Check sanction system prior to adding vendors to Oracle Cloud.
• Maintain and update Oracle Cloud Vendor file by continuous audit for duplicate vendors and vendors entered incorrectly.
• Review and enter purchase order acknowledgements.
• Review and enter Returns to Vendors (RTVs).
• Support and implement Strategic Sourcing initiatives.
• Support and assist remote HCSC purchasing staff regarding issues, policies and guidelines.
• Assist in training of Oracle Cloud Requestors.
• Handle correspondence regarding over shipments, shortages, price changes, etc.
• Assist users for resolution to problems, i.e. late delivery, poor quality, pricing issues, etc. and works with vendors on corrections.
• Perform auditing, maintenance, and data entry on punchouts.
• Review and enter restricted items and special orders items into Oracle.
• Support development and documentation of sourcing policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with suppliers.
• Assist in developing and maintaining diversity vendor relationships and supports corporate MWBE goals.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, customers, etc.
• Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies and other applicable corporate and departmental policies.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of company business.
• Maintain communication with management regarding development within areas of assigned responsibilities and perform special projects as required or requested.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3 years’ experience processing purchase requisitions or purchase orders.
• Experience with contract negotiations, purchasing procedures.
• Experience with automated purchasing system.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communications skills.
• PC skills (Word, Excel) and analytical skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud purchasing system.
   

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