Procurement Specialist

Crestfield Talent
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • $55,000–$70,000 Per Year
  • Instant Apply
6 days ago

Job Description

Crestfield Talent is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven Procurement Specialist to support purchasing activities, coordinate supplier relationships, and ensure efficient procurement operations.

This hybrid position is ideal for individuals who enjoy negotiating, managing business relationships, and coordinating purchasing activities in a professional environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers and internal departments to support purchasing decisions, monitor orders, and help maintain cost-effective procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate purchasing activities for products, materials, and business services

  • Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, and delivery schedules

  • Prepare and process purchase orders

  • Request and compare supplier quotations

  • Assist with negotiating pricing and purchasing terms

  • Monitor outstanding purchase orders and follow up on deliveries

  • Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information

  • Collaborate with operations, finance, and supply chain departments

  • Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and reduce costs

  • Support supplier evaluations and vendor relationship management

  • Resolve purchasing discrepancies and delivery-related issues

  • Monitor inventory requirements and coordinate replenishment activities

  • Prepare procurement reports and purchasing updates

  • Ensure purchasing activities follow established company procedures

Qualifications

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and business management software

  • Ability to manage multiple purchasing activities and priorities

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Good negotiation and relationship-building abilities

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

  • Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, retail operations, or related fields is preferred

Preferred Skills

Procurement • Purchasing • Vendor Management • Supplier Relations • Purchase Orders • Supply Chain Management • Cost Analysis • Negotiation • Inventory Coordination • Microsoft Excel • ERP Software • Supplier Communication • Order Management • Problem Solving • Time Management • Process Improvement

Position Highlights

  • Hybrid work arrangement

  • Full-time employment

  • Purchasing and supplier coordination responsibilities

  • Collaborative professional environment

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

  • Exposure to procurement and supply chain operations

  • Transferable skills across multiple business industries

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, Illinois
Salary$55,000–$70,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Business Servicesunmatched
  • Business Solutionsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cost Analysisunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Order Managementunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Procedure Developmentunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Procurement Managementunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Relationship Managementunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Retail Operationsunmatched
  • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Supply Chain Managementunmatched
  • Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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