We are looking for a Jr. Buyer/Purchasing Agent to join our team in St. Charles, Illinois. In this role, you will support the purchasing department by managing procurement activities, sourcing materials, and optimizing inventory processes. This is a Contract-to-permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity to grow within a dynamic and expanding company. <br> Responsibilities: • Assist the purchasing team with daily operations, including entering and creating purchase orders. • Research and source materials, negotiating pricing to ensure cost-effective procurement. • Analyze and negotiate transportation quotes to achieve favorable terms. • Manage inventory levels by evaluating current stock and ensuring efficient replenishment. • Collaborate with suppliers to source domestic materials, taking tariffs into account. • Work with Fourth Shift system for inventory management and contribute to the ongoing implementation of Epicor system. • Perform cost accounting tasks to maintain accurate financial records. • Utilize Excel and Microsoft GP Dynamics for data analysis and reporting. • Act as a team player, supporting colleagues and contributing to overall departmental success. <br> Robert Half offers experience in U.S. contract talent professionals and their dependents access to various benefits. Benefits are available to those who have worked on a job assignment and have received their first paycheck. The company is called American Worker, their number is 855-495-1192, Group #156504
We are looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join our team in Elgin, Illinois. This is a long-term contract position that requires in-office work Monday through Friday. The role offers an hourly rate of $21 - $25 and involves managing high-volume procurement tasks while ensuring efficiency and accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and approve a large volume of invoices with meticulous attention to detail.<br>• Manage data entry tasks efficiently, ensuring accuracy in high-volume processing.<br>• Draft and issue purchase orders to support procurement operations.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and formulas, to analyze and organize data.<br>• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to support contract negotiations and procurement processes.<br>• Maintain detailed records of procurement activities and transactions.<br>• Apply critical thinking skills to resolve discrepancies and optimize workflows.<br>• Leverage knowledge of Microsoft Access, if applicable, to enhance data management capabilities.
We are looking for a skilled Contract Manager to join our team on a contract basis in Itasca, Illinois. This 12-week opportunity involves leading key initiatives such as implementing compliance updates in customer contracts and designing standardized templates for financial agreements. The role offers a fast-paced environment, clear objectives, and the chance to deliver impactful results before transitioning the work to internal teams. <br> Responsibilities: • Conduct thorough reviews of existing contract templates to identify necessary updates and impacted agreements. • Implement sanctions and privacy updates across customer-facing contracts using pre-approved clauses. • Collect and analyze loan and lease templates from various locations to ensure consistency. • Develop modular contract architecture, including core agreements, schedules, and riders. • Prepare comprehensive handover materials, including finalized templates, clause libraries, and negotiation playbooks. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with internal policies and governance frameworks. • Drive stakeholder satisfaction by delivering streamlined and optimized templates. • Monitor project milestones, ensuring key deliverables are completed within specified timelines. • Facilitate enablement sessions to train teams on new contract templates and negotiation guidelines. • Maintain internal control systems related to the functional areas of contract management. <br> The pay range for this position is 30 to 45. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. <br> Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
