Procurement Specialist Job at EPITEC, Peoria, IL

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  • EPITEC
  • Peoria, IL

Job Description

Agency Category Procurement Analyst

Location: Peoria, IL

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST (Onsite)

Job Type: 24-month W2 Contract (Potential to extend or convert)

Pay Range: $28-35/hourly with optional benefits including PTO, holiday pay, medical insurance, and 401(k)

Position’s Contributions to Work Group

  • Clean up the backlog of contracts (MSAs, schedules, change orders, etc.) for the FPMS team—currently ~75 past due
  • Manage diversity supplier status updates, new supplier setups, trade compliance for new suppliers, SIA updates, supplier code maintenance, JPI project loading in SMART, and invoice grief resolution
  • Gather and approve all third-party pass-through requests, ensuring accuracy and resolving issues with requisitioners and suppliers
  • Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance and identify necessary changes
  • Review supplier KPI metrics and support optimization through the Supplier Relationship Management program

Typical Task Breakdown

  • Write contracts and clear backlog in the Facility and Process Maintenance space
  • Gather and approve third-party pass-through requests, ensuring accuracy and resolving issues
  • Review supplier KPIs and support optimization based on price, quality, service, and availability
  • Approve purchase orders, guided buy projects, and SIA requests
  • Evaluate and monitor contract performance for compliance and improvement opportunities

Education & Experience Required

  • High school diploma or GED with 10+ years of experience
  • Associate’s degree with 8+ years of experience
  • Bachelor’s degree (preferred) with 5+ years of experience

Required Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong social and interpersonal skills
  • Business acumen
  • Self-motivated, go-getter attitude
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Ability to follow through and complete projects
  • Previous purchasing experience
  • Attention to detail and proofreading skills

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Contract work, Monday to Friday,

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