Purchasing Specialist

CDW • Full-time • Hybrid in Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States • $22 - $31 / hour • 1d ago

Fast Facts

CDW is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support procurement operations by managing inventory, resolving purchase order issues, and executing purchasing strategies that enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure accurate order fulfillment.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include developing relationships with partners, managing buy-in purchase orders, resolving PO discrepancies, and collaborating with Sales for effective issue resolution.

Skills: Candidates should have excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and experience in purchasing operations and procurement systems.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years of relevant experience is preferred for applicants, along with strong analytical skills.

Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States

Compensation: $22 - $31 / Hourly

Description

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. It’s why we’re 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 we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Job Summary

The Purchasing Specialist supports CDW’s 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 you’ll 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

Bachelor’s 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: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/

Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

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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.

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