Top 299 purchaser Jobs in chicago, il

Dray Carrier Buyer
DRT Transportation —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Buyer/Planner II
Leviton Manufacturing —Northbrook, IL
- $63,098 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Administrative Assistant – Procurement
Confidential —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $42,500 - $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Buyer
Tootsie Roll Industries —Chicago, IL
- From $70,000 a year
- Overtime
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Buyer (Asian Grocery)
Truong Enterprises —Chicago, IL
- $18 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Buyer
TriMark USA —Bedford Park, IL
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Email
- Background check
- Military
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Packaging Sr. Buyer
FERRERO —Chicago, IL
- $96,708 - $128,944 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Category Buyer I
Progress Rail —La Grange, IL
- $65,878.80 - $119,760.00 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Office & Procurement Coordinator
Infleqtion —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Purchasing Agent
M/I Homes —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Microsoft Outlook
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Procurement Specialist
AVW Equipment —Maywood, IL
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Procurement Specialist, Technology
Morningstar —Chicago, IL
- $74,325.00 - $109,008.33 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Procurement Analyst
Imbibe —Chicago, IL
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
PURCHASING ASSISTANT
MEATS BY LINZ INC —Hammond, IN
- $60,000 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Organizational skills
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Senior Buyer
Flow Control Group —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Services Associate, Contracts and Procurement Services (CWS)
Deloitte —Chicago, IL
- $57,200 - $105,300 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
- Office
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Procurement Manager
National Association of REALTORS® —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Inverto | Consultant, Procurement
Boston Consulting Group —Chicago, IL
- From $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Urgent Care
- English
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
Inverto | Project Manager, Procurement
Boston Consulting Group —Chicago, IL
- $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Urgent Care
- English
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
Program and Procurement Analyst – Culinary & Nutrition Solutions - Relocation Assistance Available
HHS —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Dray Carrier Buyer

DRT Transportation -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $80,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Teamwork
Procurement
Logistics
Logistics
Freight

Full Job Description

About DRT

DRT is a leader in intermodal and ocean drayage, delivering integrated logistics solutions across freight brokerage, asset-based trucking, and temperature-controlled warehousing. With deep carrier networks and a strong operational presence in the Midwest and major port corridors, DRT moves freight efficiently and reliably for some of the country's most demanding shippers. Our Orland Park, IL office is a hub for our growing intermodal division — and we're building the team to match our ambitions.

Position Summary

The Dray Carrier Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing relationships with drayage carriers to ensure cost-effective and timely movement of import and export freight. Reporting to the Manager of Intermodal, Terry Armstrong, this role sits at the center of DRT's drayage operations — balancing rate competitiveness, capacity reliability, and service quality across key lanes. The right candidate brings hands-on drayage experience, strong carrier relationships, and the drive to grow within a company that is scaling fast.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, qualify, and onboard reliable drayage carriers to support import/export transportation needs across DRT's active lanes.
Negotiate competitive rates and contract terms while maintaining service quality, compliance, and carrier accountability.
Build and sustain strong carrier relationships to ensure capacity availability, especially during peak demand periods.
Monitor carrier performance against KPIs including on-time delivery, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate daily with operations, dispatch, and customer service teams to align carrier capacity with customer commitments.
Analyze freight market trends and spot/contract rate data to optimize carrier selection and cost efficiency.
Resolve carrier performance issues, pricing disputes, and service disruptions promptly and professionally.
Maintain accurate records of carrier agreements, rate sheets, and performance metrics in DRT's TMS.
Stay current on FMCSA, DOT, and port authority requirements to ensure carrier compliance.
Utilize transportation management systems and other tools to track shipments and manage carrier activity.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field (preferred).
2+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or carrier procurement with a focus on drayage or intermodal.
Import/export experience required; familiarity with port operations and ocean container drayage a strong plus.
Proven negotiation skills and a track record of building productive carrier partnerships.
Knowledge of drayage operations, intermodal transportation, and port/rail logistics.
Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS) and industry software.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for carrier and cross-functional collaboration.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret rate data and make cost-effective decisions.
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and effective in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Working knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, and related transportation regulations.

Preferred Skills

Existing carrier relationships in the Chicago market or major port regions (Los Angeles, Savannah, NY/NJ, Houston).
Experience with drayage operations at Class I rail ramps (BNSF, UP, CN, NS).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for rate analysis and reporting.
Established carrier network or prior role in a drayage brokerage or 3PL environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Real opportunities for career growth within a scaling intermodal division.pply chain management.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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