Purchasing Specialist
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Job Location:
Vernon Hills, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At CDW we make it happen together. Trust connection and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. Its why were coworkers not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where were headed. Were proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
Job Summary
The Purchasing Specialist supports CDWs procurement operations by managing inventory resolving PO and pricing issues and executing purchasing strategies that drive margin and operational efficiency. This role collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure smooth product transitions accurate order fulfillment and effective program execution.
What youll do
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external partners to support procurement success.
- Vet financial and procurement components of the pre-order process.
- Create and manage buy-in/VIR and bill-only purchase orders.
- Investigate and resolve PO issues pricing discrepancies and PO rejections.
- Manage product discontinuations and transitions.
- Collaborate with Sales to resolve open PO issues and bill-only PO concerns.
- Support new product introductions and programmatic issue resolution.
- Share feedback with partners and Product & Partner Management (PPM).
- Review partner programs to identify margin opportunities and improve usability.
What we expect of you
- Bachelors Degree OR
- 3 years of experience in Procurement Pricing Purchasing or a related field with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including with senior leadership
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Buyers Partner Management Accounting and Vendors
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience managing purchasing operations and resolving complex issues
- Familiarity with procurement systems and product lifecycle management
Pay range: $22.60/hour-$31.44/hour depending on experience and skill set
Benefits overview:
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
We make technology work so people can do great things.
CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business government education and healthcare customers in the United States the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together we unite. Together we win. Together we thrive.
CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
CDW is committed to fostering an equitable transparent and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process CDWs goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience strengths skills and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more please review CDWs AI Applicant Notice.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- EDI
- HR Sourcing
- Microsoft Outlook
- Pivot tables
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
CDW UK is a leading IT company which brings together the right technology & expertise to solve your most complex organisational challenges. Our consulting, cloud & integrated technology solutions, and managed services help you drive & manage innovation.
