Top 37 Purchasing assistant Jobs in Chicago, Il

Purchasing Assistant III
Cook County State's Attorney's Office —Chicago, IL
- $87,641 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
9d
Procurement Officer - UI Health, Materials Management
University of Illinois —Chicago, IL
- $67,918.50 - $105,066.00 a year
- Multiple hires
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
9d
Assistant Buyer - Footwear
AKIRA —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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14d
Purchasing Assistant
E&K of Chicago, Inc. —Elmhurst, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Office
- Windows
- Warehouse
Purchasing Assistant
Yellowstone Landscape —Northbrook, IL
- Spanish
- English
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Purchasing Assistant
MC Machinery Systems, Inc. —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $21.98 - $23.08 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
Quick Apply
8d
Procurement Assistant
Pernix Group, Inc. —Lombard, IL
- Customer service
- Research
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
3d
Outside Sales Representative
1st Ayd Corporation —Wheeling, IL
- $117,376 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Grocery Clerk
The Dill Pickle Food Coop —Chicago, IL
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Merchandising
Executive Assistant, Private Equity Performance Improvement - MAS
Alvarez and Marsal —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor's degree
- Recruiting
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k)
Executive Assistant, Private Equity Performance Improvement - MAS
Alvarez & Marsal —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor's degree
- Recruiting
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k)
Buyer Associate
Follett Higher Ed Group, LLC —Westchester, IL
- $40,000 - $90,000 a year
- Marketing
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Real Estate Assistant/Transaction Coordinator
C21 —Chicago, IL
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
Quick Apply
Administrative Assistant & Purchasing Clerk
Summit Interconnect Intermediate, Inc —Schaumburg, IL
- $17 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
3d
Production Assistant (Book Publishing)
Tyndale House Publishers —Carol Stream, IL
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Office
Quick Apply
20h
Cashier
The Dill Pickle Food Coop —Chicago, IL
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- US work authorization
Assistant Meat Department Manager
Pete's Fresh Market —Oak Park, IL
- $15 - $21 an hour
- Overtime
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Assistant Produce Manager
Pete's Fresh Market —Oak Park, IL
- $15 - $21 an hour
- Overtime
- Management
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Real Estate Sales Agent
Baird & Warner - Gold Coast —Chicago, IL
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
Grocery Assistant Manager
Pete's Fresh Market —Oak Park, IL
- $15 - $20 an hour
- Overtime
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply

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Purchasing Assistant III

Cook County State's Attorney's Office -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$87,641 a year
9 days ago

Qualifications

5 years
Mid-level
Organizational skills
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant III #468

Reports to: Director of Purchasing

Location: 69 W. Washington, 32nd floor

Grade: 19 (Full-Time/Union)

Salary: $87,641

Level: Entry (This may vary for current employees)

Bureau: Administrative Services Bureau

Division/Unit: Purchasing

Application Deadline: July 24, 2026

Primary Function:

To ensure that the State’s Attorney’s Office (“SAO”) is in good standing with its procurement procedures and processes, including compliance with guidance and regulations as mandated by federal, state or local laws.

Working Environment:

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Physical Requirements:

(a) Sedentary work. Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Prepare requisitions and purchase orders
Receive and prepare bills for payment
Verify payment status on all invoices
Maintain vendor records used by the SAO and request new vendor set-ups
Have in-depth knowledge of the regulations and ordinances of the Office of Procurement for Cook County
Familiar with the Cook County Board of Commissioners contract approval process and deadlines
Have in-depth knowledge of the Cook County procurement procedures regarding grants
Prepare new contract and amendment request packages
Meet deadlines set by the SAO, Cook County Comptroller and Cook County Budget department
Coordinate order deliveries
Seek quotes from vendors and Marketplace contract holders when necessary
Review requests for proper specifications and work with the requester to ensure completeness
Monitor direct pay and contract spend
Perform routine Purchase Order maintenance
Participate as a county Procurement Business Partner
Agency Liaison to the County’s print graphic shop
Ensure SAO Purchasing SharePoint site data is current
Monitor and update various SAO Purchasing SharePoint site lists
Create and update purchasing related forms
Work on projects to further streamline purchasing process and functions
Create spend analysis and anticipated spend projections on SAO contracts and contract authority
Interacts regularly with State’s Attorney’s Office employees
Interacts regularly with other Cook County agencies
Interacts regularly with outside agencies and vendors
Regular access to confidential information
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

The candidate must have excellent communication skills both oral and written, organizational skills, and possess the ability to multi-task.
Minimum of five years of public sector purchasing related experience required, with a bachelor’s degree in a business related major preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in business is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EEO Message: The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) is an equal opportunity employer, which seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The CCSAO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request, the CCSAO will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals due to a disability or pregnancy. The EEOP report can be found on our website at www.cookcountystatesattorney.org.

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