Junior Buyer - 80321

Entry-level Buyer/Purchaser | East Peoria, IL (Onsite)Duration: 1-year contract with the opportunity to convert/extendPay Rate: $23/hourLocation: 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!