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 Americaand 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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Purchasing Assistant will:

• 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 NCRs 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.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required; Associated Degree preferred
• 3-5 years clerical support experience.

Characteristics and Skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel and Outlook.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Physical Abilities:

• Ability to sit or stand at a computer for 80% of the day
• Physical requirements Lift up to 30 lbs.

Core Values and Beliefs

Must be aligned with Core Values and Beliefs that drive UCCs 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

Compensation and Benefits:

Base Pay Range: $45000 to $50000 annual pay based on skills and experience

Other Compensation:Overtime Eligibility for 1 ½ times per hour

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.

How to Apply:

If interested in this position please apply online via our website at select Explore Current Openings to apply for this position online.

UCC Environmental isan Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. If you have difficulty applying for this job online by e-mail or need accommodations please call us at and ask for Human Resources.