The Fountain Group
is a national staffing firm and we are currently seeking a
Purchasing Specialist
for a prominent client of ours. This position is in
Lake County, IL 60064
Details for the position are as follows:
Specialist, R&D Operations – Procure to Pay Support
Location:
Lake County, IL — 100% Onsite
Pay:
$36–$38/hr
Position Overview This role supports
R&D procurement and financial operations , focusing on purchase order processing, invoice issue resolution, and supplier coordination. The specialist acts as a liaison between internal R&D teams, suppliers, and finance to ensure purchasing transactions move smoothly from requisition through payment.
SAP SRM shopping carts
SAP S/4HANA invoice resolution
Core Responsibilities
Initiate and manage purchase orders in SRM, Ariba, or Jaggaer
Create shopping carts in SAP SRM tied to WBS/project spend
Track and follow up on open or outstanding orders
Resolve supplier issues (damaged goods, incorrect shipments, returns)
Post goods receipts and support payment processing
Partner with Purchasing & Corporate Disbursements to resolve financial issues
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience, OR Associate’s Degree with 3+ years, OR Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of related experience
Experience working in operations, purchasing, procurement support, finance support, or administrative coordination roles
Comfortable working in structured systems or software platforms (ERP, procurement tools, finance systems, ticketing systems, inventory tools, etc.)
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple requests and follow established processes
Experience supporting order processing, request tracking, invoice follow-up, or workflow coordination
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computer systems
Strong communication skills with a customer-service mindset
Demonstrated job stability and strong tenure in previous roles
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting procure-to-pay (P2P) or purchasing workflows
Background working in corporate R&D, pharmaceutical, biotech, manufacturing, or regulated environments
Exposure to purchasing or finance systems such as SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer, Workday, NetSuite, or similar
Experience resolving order issues, invoice discrepancies, or supplier coordination
Familiarity with goods receipt posting, payment tracking, or vendor communication
Experience supporting project-based spend or working with internal business stakeholders
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is a national staffing firm and we are currently seeking a
Purchasing Specialist
for a prominent client of ours. This position is in
Lake County, IL 60064
Details for the position are as follows:
Specialist, R&D Operations – Procure to Pay Support
Location:
Lake County, IL — 100% Onsite
Pay:
$36–$38/hr
Position Overview This role supports
R&D procurement and financial operations , focusing on purchase order processing, invoice issue resolution, and supplier coordination. The specialist acts as a liaison between internal R&D teams, suppliers, and finance to ensure purchasing transactions move smoothly from requisition through payment.
SAP SRM shopping carts
SAP S/4HANA invoice resolution
Core Responsibilities
Initiate and manage purchase orders in SRM, Ariba, or Jaggaer
Create shopping carts in SAP SRM tied to WBS/project spend
Track and follow up on open or outstanding orders
Resolve supplier issues (damaged goods, incorrect shipments, returns)
Post goods receipts and support payment processing
Partner with Purchasing & Corporate Disbursements to resolve financial issues
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience, OR Associate’s Degree with 3+ years, OR Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of related experience
Experience working in operations, purchasing, procurement support, finance support, or administrative coordination roles
Comfortable working in structured systems or software platforms (ERP, procurement tools, finance systems, ticketing systems, inventory tools, etc.)
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple requests and follow established processes
Experience supporting order processing, request tracking, invoice follow-up, or workflow coordination
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computer systems
Strong communication skills with a customer-service mindset
Demonstrated job stability and strong tenure in previous roles
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting procure-to-pay (P2P) or purchasing workflows
Background working in corporate R&D, pharmaceutical, biotech, manufacturing, or regulated environments
Exposure to purchasing or finance systems such as SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer, Workday, NetSuite, or similar
Experience resolving order issues, invoice discrepancies, or supplier coordination
Familiarity with goods receipt posting, payment tracking, or vendor communication
Experience supporting project-based spend or working with internal business stakeholders
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