Purchasing Assistant/Buyer Assistant

Job Duties: Conduct detailed analyses to support the buyers sourcing decisions and savings projections Data Entry, Structure and manage daily activities; sample tracking, item set-up (BAAN/Cost System), system record accuracy (BAAN/Cost System), Purchase Order Tracking, Measuring approval samples to specs before giving to designer to approve. Support the buyer Tracking vendor spend Maintain tools and processes to monitor internal/external compliance Support the buyer in negotiations/communication with new and prospective suppliers Assist with samples, filing, etc. Develop deep understanding of categories being sourced Write Purchase Orders and prepare supporting materials Handle inspection requests/reports, samples, data and QA-QC Buyer assist follow up Filing PO's, component art and Gift Worksheets Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree preferred or +3 years' experience equivalent 2 to 3 years experience as an assistant category manager or involved in project-based strategic sourcing initiatives. Intermediate to advanced MS excel $25.50/hr 8am-5pm Oakbrook, IL 60523