Procurement Specialist

3 Month Contract

REMOTE in Chicago, IL

M - F; 8 - 5

• Experience in a customer service environment required.
• Fundamental understanding of interfaces between purchasing, accounts payable, and other financial systems preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of fundamental purchasing and payment concepts.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally (emphasis on email resolutions).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to participate as a team player and positively influence group activity.
• Ability to enforce policies/procedures and continuously focus on process improvements.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications with intermediate Excel and Access skills.
• Proficiency in Word Press and SiteCore content management systems.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal direction. Performs other related work as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Performs initial data collection for reporting created by Procurement Solutions team members.
• Data collection is completed by running standard reports from the eProcurement, check request, expense and other systems.
• Monitors shared mailbox with emails received from campus users and suppliers.
• Update existing and post new content to intranet and internet websites.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote