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# Purchasing Coordinator - SAP / Procurement Operations

- **Company:** Orion Group
- **Location:** North Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $64,480.0 - $74,880.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Business Process Modeling, SAP ERP, SAP (Applications), Smartsheet
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=612b499c88b49df2

## About the Role

Orion Group is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement operations for a leading pharmaceutical organization.

This role focuses primarily on SAP-SRM goods receipt processing, purchase order reconciliation, and invoice discrepancy resolution. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, comfortable managing high-volume transactions, and able to work independently., * High School Diploma with 4+ years of relevant experience, Associate Degree with 3+ years, or Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years.

 * At least 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, receiving, inventory administration, or accounts payable.
 * Experience with SAP or similar ERP/purchasing systems.
 * Understanding of purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoice reconciliation.
 * Strong Excel, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

 * Hands-on SAP-SRM goods receipt posting experience.
 * Experience with three-way matching and invoice discrepancy resolution.
 * Familiarity with Smartsheet.
 * Experience in pharmaceutical, manufacturing, laboratory, or regulated environments.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can quickly learn established processes, independently resolve discrepancies, and maintain accuracy while managing a high-volume workload., * Bachelor's (Required), * SAP: 2 years (Required)

 * Purchasing Systems: 2 years (Required)
 * Purchase Orders: 2 years (Required)
 * Goods receipts : 2 years (Required)
 * Invoice reconciliation: 2 years (Required)
 * Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
 * ERP systems: 2 years (Required)
 * SAP-SRM goods receipt posting : 2 years (Preferred)

## Description

* Review packing slips and receiving documentation against existing purchase orders.
 * Accurately post goods receipts in SAP-SRM and update tracking systems.
 * Identify and resolve order discrepancies, including shortages, damaged materials, returns, and missing documentation.
 * Support three-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipts, and supplier invoices.
 * Investigate invoice discrepancies and collaborate with internal teams to resolve payment issues.
 * Track outstanding transactions using SAP, Smartsheet, and Excel.
 * Communicate with purchasing, receiving, stockroom, and accounts payable teams, with occasional supplier follow-up.
 * Manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
 * Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.