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Entry Level Procurement Specialist

Lensa
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/16/2025
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Ideal for interns with at least 6 months of Procurement or Purchasing experience.

Terms Of The Contract

  • 6-month contract with the potential of extension due to performance
  • Rate $18/hr- $24/hr- Negotiable depending on years of experience
  • Title Procurement specialist
  • Central time hours - 100% remote

Description

The Procurement/Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing invoices, managing purchase orders (POs), and supporting contract administration. This entry-level role emphasizes critical thinking, customer service, and attention to detail while ensuring procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process invoices and ensure POs match corresponding orders.
  • Resolve discrepancies between POs and invoice amounts, including performing necessary calculations.
  • Review standard contract templates, checking for basic criteria and compliance.
  • Act as liaison during contract negotiations, assigning redlined NDAs to the legal team as needed.
  • Update POs based on cost center changes requested by the FP&A team.
  • Collaborate with vendors, negotiate contracts, and maintain positive supplier relationships to secure favorable terms.
  • Partner with finance teams to align procurement activities with budgetary constraints while optimizing spending and seeking cost-saving opportunities.
  • Assist internal stakeholders with submitting and approving requests within the Workday ERP system.
  • Communicate procurement updates and generate management reports.
  • Identify and implement process enhancements and best practices for greater efficiency.
  • Provide training to internal teams on procurement policies and procedures.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required (Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or related discipline); equivalent work experience considered.
  • Preferred: 1 year of experience in procurement, accounts payable, purchasing, or a related field (including internships).
  • Experience with ERP systems (Workday, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Strong critical thinking, customer service, and communication skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to pay attention and follow directions.

Skills

Procurement, Purchasing, invoice entry, purchase order

Top Skills Details

Procurement, Purchasing, invoice entry, purchase order

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong critical thinking, customer service, and communication skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to pay attention and follow directions.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.

h4>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

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