Top 47 purchasing assistant Jobs in burr ridge il

Assistant Buyer
Tootsie Roll Industries —Chicago, IL
- From $70,000 a year
- Overtime
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Flower Buyer Lead
Ashland Addison Florist —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Licensed Real Estate Agent , Team Buyers Agent, Team Listing Agent, Assistant Team Leader
Realty of America —Joliet, IL
- $50,000 - $120,000 a year
- Part-time
- Remote
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Real Estate License
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule
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Buyer Assistant
Follett Higher Ed Group, LLC —Westchester, IL
- $40,000 - $78,480 a year
- Marketing
- Computer literacy
- Merchandising
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Purchasing Coordinator/Executive Assistant
PROVIDENCE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT —Lombard, IL
- $54,000 - $58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Indirect Purchasing Assistant
Solina Group —Bolingbrook, IL
- Online Application
- Pass drug screening
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
PURCHASING ASSISTANT
MEATS BY LINZ INC —Hammond, IN
- $60,000 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Organizational skills
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Real Estate Agent or Real Estate Assistant
Rent 2 Own Specialists —Naperville, IL
- $45,000 - $60,000 a year
- Part-time
- Contracts
- In-person
- Internship
- Flexible schedule
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6d
General Merchandise Field Assistant
Follett Higher Ed Group, LLC —Westchester, IL
- $12.00 - $28.38 an hour
- Computer literacy
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
PHARMACY BUYER
Insight —Chicago, IL
- $27 - $34 an hour
- Hospital
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Disability insurance
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Associate Buyer (Hybrid)
Claire's Essentials LLC —Hoffman Estates, IL
- $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cashier
The Dill Pickle Food Coop —Chicago, IL
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- US work authorization
MRO Purchasing Assistant - Metals Manufacturing
Thunderbird LLC. —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Executive Assistant, Private Equity Performance Improvement - MAS
Alvarez and Marsal —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor's degree
- Recruiting
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k)
7d
Buyer & Purchasing Assistant (Contract)
Midco International —Chicago, IL
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Basic math
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1d
Receiver / Purchasing & Inventory Assistant - River Roast
Levy Sector —Chicago, IL
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Warehouse
- Organizational skills
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
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7d
Executive Assistant
OPIS Renewables —Morton Grove, IL
- $55,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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2d
Executive Assistant, Private Equity Performance Improvement - MAS
Alvarez & Marsal —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k)
7d
Account Manager
PolyAI —Chicago, IL
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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6d
Grocery Clerk
The Dill Pickle Food Coop —Chicago, IL
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Merchandising

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Assistant Buyer

Tootsie Roll Industries -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
From $70,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

VLOOKUP function
Oracle
Food hygiene
Windows
Administrative experience
Bachelor's degree
Organizational skills
Productivity software
Freight
Cross-functional communication
Data analysis software
Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Full Job Description

Company Overview:

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. is America's favorite candy company, manufacturing and selling some of the world's most popular confectionery brands. Beginning in a modest New York candy store with the Tootsie Roll's introduction in 1896, the Chicago-based company has grown to become one of the country's largest candy companies, with operations throughout North America and with distribution channels in more than 75 countries. The Tootsie brands resonate strongly among every age group, culture, and demographic; for every occasion and event; and during every economic climate, qualifying them as truly enduring, iconic American confections. For more information, visit www.tootsie.com

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or similar Business field is preferred.
Minimum 3 years relevant Procurement or Supply Chain experience.
Strong communications skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to communicate and influence within all levels of the organization including direct peers and senior leadership.
Strong administrative skills.
Microsoft Office, Oracle software and Microsoft Windows operating system experience a must. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, in particular VLOOKUP function and Pivot Tables. Ability to navigate the Windows file system.
Ability to run reports in Oracle and export to Excel.
Strong organizational skills.
Independent problem solver.
Flexible and able to prioritize according to operational needs.
Ability to learn and adapt to changing business needs over time. Job description may evolve along with the overall business.

Duties

Order assigned MRO requirements for TRI and Sweets Mix plants from authorized requisitions. Generate purchase orders with appropriate terms and conditions.
Source materials for best pricing per Tootsie Roll’s corporate procurement policy. Ensure competitive bidding on appropriate purchases.
Support the Tool Crib to request quotes when needed.
Source new MRO vendors when needed.
Negotiate terms of purchase with vendors as appropriate, i.e. delivery time, payment terms, freight terms.
Expedite critical purchases.
Follow up with vendors on orders placed. Track and log orders from confirmation to receiving the goods.
Work with Tool Crib to initiate bills of lading for items returned to suppliers, and to follow up on claims for shortages and/or incorrect shipments.
Oversee the maintenance of necessary records (warranties, specifications, detailed drawings as needed).
Participate in or lead specific initiatives in MRO, when requested by management.
Promptly clear blocked invoices on the “Matching Holds Report” for price and/or receipt problems.

Category management, data analysis, and special projects – approximately 50% of duties

Manage and track corporate indirect materials cost-savings projects.
Develop and manage supplier scorecards.
Analyze and report monthly PPV (Purchase Price Variance) for direct materials.
Update/manage corporate indirect contracts database.
Calculate and report monthly cost savings for Purchasing Department
Perform periodic RFPs (Request for Proposals) for minor category suppliers such as pallets, uniforms, and shipping supplies.
Manage supplier relationships for assigned minor category suppliers such as uniforms and shipping supplies.
Encourage and report on compliance with MRO preferred suppliers strategy among local plant buyers.
Quote out new Marketing-driven projects with existing and new suppliers in support of Purchasing Managers.
Develop and perform periodic reporting for Purchasing department to include Supplier Delivery Performance, Supplier Quality Performance, Supplier Purchase Data, etc.
Assist Purchasing Managers in performing spend analytics in support of periodic bids.
Maintain excellent relationships with suppliers and Company departments to assure a high level of cooperation and service.
Operate in accordance with Tootsie Roll policies.
Perform all duties in accordance with Tootsie Roll’s Food Safety and Quality Policy and Programs to ensure compliance with Regulatory Requirements, HACCP, GMPs, and SQF.
Work constructively within the Purchasing team.
Represent the Company and Department in a professional manner in all internal and external dealings.
Perform such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Purchasing Management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

This role is fully onsite, can you work onsite M-F? Location is near Midway Airport.

Work Location: In person

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purchasing assistant jobs in burr ridge il

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PHARMACY BUYER

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Buyer & Purchasing Assistant (Contract)

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Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant, Private Equity Performance Improvement - MAS

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