Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Procurement Clerk (Contract)
Location : Abbott Park, IL (North Chicago)
Contract Length : 11 / 03 / 2025 to 11 / 03 / 2026 (Strong possibility of extension)
Work Schedule : 8 : 00 AM – 4 : 00 PM (100% onsite for 4 months, then 1 day remote / week)
Pay Rate : $23–$25 / hour (W-2 Only)
Eligibility : U.S. Citizens only – No visa sponsorships
Position Summary
The Procurement Clerk will support purchasing activities across the organization by executing procurement processes, managing supplier interactions, and contributing to strategic sourcing initiatives. This individual will work closely with internal stakeholders to drive compliance, improve efficiency, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage stakeholders to understand procurement needs and promote adoption of tools and strategies
- Support supplier management efforts, including scorecards and sustainability tracking
- Assist with achieving cost savings and category objectives
- Process requisitions, manage contracts, and contribute to supplier selection
- Educate users on procurement systems (e.g., Ariba, Coupa) and troubleshoot issues
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes and tools
- Implement and communicate process changes across departments
- Resolve supplier performance and system-related issues
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related fieldRequired : Experience using Ariba procurement toolsPreferred : Familiarity with Coupa, Power BI, or similar platformsExperience with requisitioning and procurement systemsProficient in Microsoft Excel and WordStrong written and verbal communication skillsUnderstanding of procurement strategies and best practices