Buyer Job at EPITEC, Morton, IL

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  • EPITEC
  • Morton, IL

Job Description

Title: Buyer

Location: Morton, IL

Details: 12-month contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire

Pay Rate: $20.00 – 21.00/hr. with benefit inclusions

Job Summary

This role provides a unique blend of transportation purchasing, tools and technology, and vision for the future. The position will be responsible for aiding and assisting in the development and integration of transportation spot quotes into our transportation sourcing platform, and to exhibit a vision for the future and a “think outside the box” mentality.

Responsibilities

  • Spot bid transactional transportation spot quotes for Global Ocean freight
  • Integration and automation of spot bids into our Sourcing tool (Keelvar)
  • Cross-functional collaboration across transportation procurement, operations, IT, and supplier(s)
  • Contribute to sourcing automation development and implementation

Years of Experience and Education

  • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent 2-4 years’ work experience in Transportation Procurement, Supply Chain, Procurement, Analytics, or Information Systems
  • Open to 2-year degree with 4+ years’ experience

Skills Required

  • General experience in transportation management systems/software
  • General experience in transportation purchasing systems/software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Power BI or Tableau
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • SQL is a plus
  • Experience with Xeneta, Keelvar, Blue Yonder, Salesforce is a plus
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Effective time management
  • Critical thinking skills and ability to adjust with flexibility

Job Tags

Contract work, Work experience placement,

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