Purchasing Associate
About the role
Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.
- Process purchase orders and manage inventory levels.
- Research and recommend cost-effective suppliers.
- Prepare and maintain purchasing records and reports.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of purchasing or supply chain management experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Experience with procurement software such as SAP or Oracle Ariba is a plus.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee assistance program.
About Group O
Group O is a packaging company founded in 1974 by Bob Ontiveros. The company is headquartered in Milan, IL and currently employs over 1,200 people. Group O is recognized as one of the top five Latino-owned businesses in the United States by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The company works with Fortune 500 clients including Samsung, Michelin, Caterpillar, and PepsiCo.
Group O is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. The company values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Group O is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment and offers various benefits to support the well-being of its employees.