Procurement Assistant (Part time 20 hrs) - Entry Level

Procurement Assistant (Part time 20 hrs) - Entry LevelLocation: Libertyville, IL (Onsite) | ContractOverviewOur client is seeking a Procurement Assistant (part-time, 20 hours per week) to provide administrative and transactional support to the Procurement team by completing routine purchasing activities, following up with suppliers, and researching receiving and purchase order exceptions. In college or recently out of high school? This role offers real-world business experience without committing to a full-time schedule. Previous procurement or purchasing experience is not required; Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training will be provided for core responsibilities.ResponsibilitiesCreate purchase orders for special orders and other assigned purchasing requirements following established procedures.Contact suppliers to obtain updates on upcoming, past-due, or otherwise outstanding purchase orders and shipments.Update purchase orders and internal systems with current supplier-provided delivery information.Identify late or potentially delayed shipments and communicate exceptions to the appropriate Procurement team member.Review receiving exception reports and research discrepancies involving purchase orders, receipts, quantities, or other transaction details.Maintain accurate purchasing records and supporting documentation.Follow established SOPs and step-by-step processes to complete assigned purchasing activities consistently and accurately.Assist the Procurement team with other administrative, reporting, and transactional activities as needed.Required QualificationsEntry level: no previous procurement or purchasing experience required.Organized and detail-oriented.Comfortable working with computer systems.Able to follow established processes and procedures.Available to work a part-time schedule of 20 hours per week onsite.Preferred QualificationsCurrent college students or recent high school graduates looking for business experience.Pay rate: $20/hr. This is a 12 months contract position, onsite in Libertyville, IL. Candidates must be Green Card holders, H1B, H4 EAD, L2 EAD, OPT, TN Visa, E3, US Citizens, or Citizens / Permanent Residents.