Entry-level Buyer/Purchaser | East Peoria, IL (Onsite)

Duration: 1-year contract with the opportunity to convert/extend

Pay Rate: $23/hour

Location: East Peoria, IL (Onsite)

Swoon is actively seeking a Buyer/Purchaser to join the team of our client - a Fortune 500 company! You'll be an integral part of the team - responsible for buying goods and services for the heir company or organization.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors.
• Approve purchases of the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
• Approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Instruct staff on how to resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
• Instruct staff on methods of negotiation, renegotiation and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.

Why do we love this company?

• They have great values! They have won the Illinois Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award every year since 1997.
• They provide useful tools, knowledge-sharing, leadership and career development opportunities!
• They are committed to their company and have been recognized as one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” (Fortune Magazine), “40 Best Companies for Leaders” (Chief Executive Magazine) and a “Top 50 Employer” (Woman Engineer)

What's required?

• Bachelor's degree in finance or a related business field required.
• 2-4 years finance related experience required (includes internship experience)

What's next?

• Apply Now!