Purchasing Assistant (31197)

UCC Environmental • Libertyville, IL

1d • $45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

UCC Environmental is a progressive well-run company, with excellent customer relationships and Utility specific sustainable technology solutions. It has developed a business strategy encompassing market growth through a variety of channels, including expanded international sales coverage. The Company has strong sales channels in North America,and currently possesses emerging sales channels in EMEA and Asia-Pacific (AP). The Purchasing Assistant supports Waukegan procurement and production activities through processing of purchase orders, expediting, word processing, spreadsheet preparation and other clerical administrative functions. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated capabilities in collaborating with others to perform purchasing tasks within a team environment. Work experience with a privately held company will be beneficial.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Associated Degree preferred
• 3-5 years clerical support experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to sit or stand at a computer for 80% of the day
• Physical requirements – Lift up to 30 lbs.
• Must be aligned with Core Values and Beliefs that drive UCC’s existing corporate culture.
• People – we trust and invest in our people, unlocking their full potential and they always come first
• Teamwork – we respect others and create a collaborative working environment of inclusion and inspiration
• Integrity – we are truthful and respectful to customers, employees, community and suppliers
• Customer Satisfaction – we keep existing customers by delivering exceptional customer service
• Innovative –we encourage resourceful problem solving in the face of adversity

Nice To Haves

• Work experience with a privately held company will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative duties for the Purchasing Department. Said duties include but are not limited to; generating various reports, preparing spreadsheets for analysis, word processing, filing.
• Assist Buyers with; placing and expediting orders, supplier follow-ups, completing bi-weekly past due reports, completing NCR’s, invoice processing.
• Place corporate Purchase Orders for Purchasing and other departments.
• Enter new suppliers in AX.
• Perform special projects and assignments as requested by supervisor.
• Maintain Minority supplier log with current certifications.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs and Voluntary Options such as Vision, HSA, FSA (Medical, Dental, Vision and Dependent Care), Accident, Identity Theft, Legal coverage
• Retirement: 401(k) with up to 4% company match, Pre-Tax and Roth Options, and discretionary Annual Profit-Sharing contribution
• Time Off: 10 days of Vacation, Vacation Purchase Plan up to 10 days purchased per year, 5 days of Sick and 10 Holidays, Parental Leave, FMLA
• Miscellaneous: Student Debt Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Certification and License Reimbursement, Personalized Professional Development Plans and Career Path Options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree