Indirect Purchasing Assistant

Solina • Bolingbrook, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Indirect Purchasing Assistant supports the Indirect Procurement Manager of non-production goods and services within a food manufacturing facility. This includes MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations), sanitation supplies, packaging support items, utilities, and facility services. The role ensures timely purchasing while maintaining compliance with food safety standards, cost controls, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in Business Administration, Marketing, Food Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of sales experience in the food industry, with a focus on customized solutions such as seasonings, sauces, or similar products.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and grow customer accounts in the food processing or manufacturing sector.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, or related field)
• 2 years of purchasing, administrative, or supply chain experience (manufacturing preferred)
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems
• Familiarity with MRO inventory and facility purchasing
• Ability to manage multiple department requests in a fast-paced production setting

Responsibilities

• Purchase indirect materials such as cleaning/sanitation supplies, PPE, office supplies, spare parts, and maintenance items
• Coordinate services (e.g., equipment repair, pest control, waste management, facility maintenance)
• Create, process, and track purchase orders for indirect goods and services
• Work closely with Maintenance, QA, Production, and Facilities teams to forecast needs
• Ensure all materials and services comply with food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, FDA requirements where applicable)
• Maintain vendor records, insurance certificates, and compliance documentation
• Request and evaluate supplier quotes to ensure cost-effective purchasing
• Monitor inventory levels for critical MRO and sanitation items to avoid production downtime
• Resolve issues with deliveries, invoices, or service quality
• Support audits by maintaining accurate purchasing and supplier documentation

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer status
• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status
• Non-discrimination based on disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level