Procurement Project Coordinator

Quest Global•Rockford, IL

3d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries. We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you. The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a related field preferred with 1-3 years of relative’ experience, In lieu of degree- 4-8 years of procurement experience acceptable
Experience in procurement or purchasing
Proficiency in ERP software SAP preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on mid-level Excel skills
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Due to the nature of the work, you must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Project coordination skills supporting large projects helpful

Responsibilities

Acting as the liaison between the organization and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Managing purchase orders, tracking shipments, and resolving shipping discrepancies
Creating project plans for resourcing effort
Coordinating with program/project managers to align procurement needs with project timelines.
Ensuring necessary materials are available for project schedules developing Line of Balance and overlap transition plan
Weekly report out on progress and updates on look ahead activities