Purchasing Coordinator - Consumables

Job ID: 11259Position Title: Purchasing Coordinator - ConsumablesWorking Location: Illinois-DeerfieldEmployment Status: Full-Time RegularRequired Experience: 1 yearRequired Education: Bachelors DegreeJob Description:Walgreen Co. is the leading U.S. drugstore chain in sales and technology use. The company's strategy is to be the nation's most convenient healthcare provider. Sales for fiscal 2006 topped $47.4 billion, from more than 5,600 stores located in 48 states and Puerto Rico. With 500 store openings per year, Walgreens will operate over 7,000 stores by 2010. Walgreens Health Services (WHS), a division of Walgreen Co., provides mail service pharmacy, pharmacy benefits management, specialty pharmacy and home care services. WHS collaborates with employers, managed care organizations, private medical professionals and personal caregivers to provide the best services that put the patient first, yet provide cost-effective, flexible, client-centric solutions to rising healthcare costs. Walgreens is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds. Walgreens promotes and supports a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.Benefits: Come join an industry leader! We offer competitive salaries and a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, profit-sharing (401K), a stock purchase plan, store discounts and more!Essential Skills:General administrative duties including heavy phone work; data entry; interaction with stores, district managers, vendors, and customers; assisting category manager in developing programs and problem solving.Qualifications:BA/BS degree preferred in Marketing or Business; independent, organized, detail-oriented individual with excellent PC skills (Word & Excel); ability to learn purchasing systems; ability to handle multiple tasks and numerous phone calls; strong written and verbal communication skills; some marketing and/or purchasing experience a plus.. Company: Walgreens Location: Deerfield, IL 60015 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Logistics/Transportation Career Level: Entry Level Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Company: Walgreens Reference Code: PCK347-41650