Procurement Specialist
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![]() United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
![]() 325 West Huron Street (Show on map) | |
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The Role
The Procurement Specialist supports the day-to-day purchasing operations by managing vendor relationships, processing purchase orders, coordinating material deliveries, and ensuring alignment with internal procurement policies. This role serves as a critical link between suppliers, internal departments, and the procurement team, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of goods and services. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to solving procurement-related issues. Responsibilities -Act as a primary liaison with vendors to obtain competitive quotes, confirm pricing, and gather necessary documentation to support procurement and delivery schedules. -Accurately process and manage purchase orders (POs) within the procurement system, ensuring data integrity and timely approvals. -Track and monitor open POs to ensure on-time delivery of materials; proactively communicate with vendors to identify and address potential delays. -Support low-risk contract negotiations and coordinate with legal and procurement leadership to ensure favorable terms and compliance with company policies. -Review and validate purchase requisitions and order forms for completeness, pricing accuracy, and policy adherence. -Maintain well-organized records of POs, supplier correspondence, invoices, contracts, and other critical procurement documentation. -Expedite orders when necessary to meet urgent business or operational needs, collaborating closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders. -Assist in resolving discrepancies between POs, goods received, and invoices by working with suppliers, Accounts Payable, and receiving departments. -Deliver high-quality administrative support across procurement functions, including data entry, report generation, and communication tracking. -Provide outstanding customer service to internal teams, demonstrating a sense of urgency, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. - Serve as a key liaison between internal team leaders and external vendors to coordinate and track sample requests, ensuring timely follow-up, delivery, and feedback collection. Qualifications
Additional Requirements
The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance. Green Thumb Pay Range
$60,000
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$70,000 USD |