Materials/Procurement Specialist

Post Date

Oct 11, 2023

Location

Naperville,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60563
US
Aug 07, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Purchasing

Req #

CHI-655289

Pay Rate

$34 - $51 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global's client in the utilities industry is looking for a Material Specialist to assist their procurement team. This person will be responsible for tracking PO numbers and materials all the way from ordering certain items to receiving them. The ideal candidate has about 5 years of experience within procurement and is knowledgeable in data analytics. This person will be responsible for reviewing PO numbers and invoices to check for any discrepancies.

Required Skills & Experience

* Understands procurement processes

* Working knowledge of purchase requisitions and purchase orders

* Working knowledge of tracking materials from ordering through receiving

* Ability to analyze data, identify anomalies, and resolve issues

* Attention to detail to ensure invoices charged to correct accounts/projects

* Ability to work with others to document and resolve issues

* Good written and verbal communication skills

* Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookup functions, etc.)

* Maximo/Oracle experience preferred

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.