Purchasing Agents Salaries in Des Plaines, IL

Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to process order requests and support operational goals.

$26 - $32 an hour

Identify and escalate supply risks before they impact production. Advanced Excel skills (data organization, lookups, basic analysis).

$60,000 - $70,000 a year

The position is also responsible for tracking customer orders, quoting time, and billing material jobs and installation support against the original quote.

$58,300 - $87,500 a year

Communicate regularly with purchasing team members, vendors, sales teams, and production staff regarding progress and potential issues.

Coordinate with warehouse and receiving teams on incoming shipments and discrepancies. Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).

$65,000 - $85,000 a year

Exposure to basic cost analysis and total cost of ownership (TCO) concepts. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.

$70,000 - $80,000 a year