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Purchasing Associate - Jr

Abbott, Des Plaines, IL, United States


Title:

Purchasing Associate - Jr

Location:

Des Plaines, Illinois

Duration:

8 Months

100% Onsite

Main purpose of the role

Under supervision, updates material planning system and coordinates approval and control of purchasing activities.

Provides support to planner and buyers.

Responsibilities:

Applies subject matter knowledge.

Requires capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge.

Responsible for purchasing the services and supplies necessary for the organization’s operations.

Activities include sourcing, evaluating and selecting suppliers and vendors, negotiating supply contracts, and monitoring the quality and timeliness of materials and services supplied.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)

Long Term Disability

Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance

MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance

401(k)

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