Top 489 purchasing Jobs in chicago il

Flower Buyer Lead
Ashland Addison Florist —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director of Procurement and Estimating
Airoom Architects and Builders —Lincolnwood, IL
- $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Supply Chain Category Manager
Silgan Closures —Downers Grove, IL
- $125,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
7d
Buyer/Planner II
Leviton Manufacturing —Northbrook, IL
- $63,098 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Freezer Inventory & Fulfillment Specialist
C.O.W.M. INC. —Chicago, IL
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Inventory management
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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14d
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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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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Advanced Purchasing Analyst
Progress Rail —La Grange, IL
- $57,538.38 - $106,440.00 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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
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
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
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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14d
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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8h
Software Asset Manager
Morningstar —Chicago, IL
- $89,625.00 - $131,441.66 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Sourcing Analyst (Technology)
Kirkland and Ellis —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Event Planning & Vendor Relations Manager
Xtreme Xperience —Chicago, IL
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Office
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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8d
Manager, Inventory Control
Gotham Greens —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- 3 years
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Supplier Operations
McMaster-Carr —Chicago, IL
- $103,000 - $118,000 a year
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Entry level
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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
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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Flower Buyer Lead

Ashland Addison Florist -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $62,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Teamwork
Microsoft Excel
Operations management
Customer service
Retail buying
Produce
Bachelor's degree
Decision making
Quality inspection
Organizational skills
Global sourcing

Full Job Description

About Us:

Founded in 1932, Ashland Addison Florist is a fourth-generation, family-owned business that has proudly been Chicago’s favorite florist almost a decade. We are a well-established large-sized floral business with six locations throughout Chicago and the suburbs. With a dedicated team of 90+ employees, we continue to grow while maintaining the same commitment to quality and service that has made us a trusted name in the floral industry.

Job Responsibilities

As the Lead Floral Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing fresh floral inventory while overseeing quality control, vendor relationships, and inventory planning. This role also includes collaboration with store leadership, designers, and operations to ensure product availability aligns with seasonal demand, holidays, and special events. Leadership responsibilities may include training, mentoring, and guiding team members involved in floral processing and inventory management.

Vendor Management, Sourcing & Sales

Utilizing our vendor relationships to obtain the fresh floral product our company needs fulfill our commitments, at favorable pricing and quality
Negotiate pricing, terms, and volume commitments with vendors to optimize margins while maintaining quality standards
Identifying new client opportunities and capitalizing on them to increase sales

Strategy, Financial Oversight & Performance

Ability to quickly reprioritize, adapt to changing demands, and make sound decisions in real time
Balances short-term demands with decisions that serve the company’s long-term interests
Coordinate with accounting to ensure numbers align, store costs are accurate, documented, and reconciled, and the overall financials make sense
Own key performance metrics including margin, inventory turns, shrink, and in-stock rates

Inventory, Operations & Planning

Monitor and manage shrink, spoilage, and waste, implementing strategies to improve turns and reduce loss
Curate and evolve product assortment based on seasonality, customer demand, and sales performance
Plan and forecast for future requirements based on historical activity and current planning
Analyze sales data, trends, and inventory performance to inform purchasing decisions and optimize product flow
Develop and refine processes for ordering, receiving, and inventory management to ensure timely arrivals of product and improve efficiency and accuracy
Lead planning and execution for major holidays and events, ensuring product availability, pricing strategy, and operational readiness
Inspect product to ensure quality and request credits as needed

Collaboration, Execution & Leadership

Working with our internal and external customers to coordinate and fulfill product requirements
Invoice product accurately to internal and external clients
Provide leadership and guidance to the Buyer Assistant and the flower processing team, ensuring accountability and performance excellence
Other duties as required by company operational needs

Qualifications

Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Established business sense
Proficient in Excel
Proficient in Email Management
Motivated self starter
Familiar with providing high level of customer service
Highly reliable

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in retail or wholesale buying, with specific experience in floral, produce or perishables
Industry knowledge of floral varieties, seasonal availability, and global sourcing
Required to work additional days/hours during floral holidays/company blackout period (Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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