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Procurement Specialist

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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  

  • High School Diploma, or Equivalent preferred
  • 3 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, financial, or administrative role 
  • Proven organizational and time management skills 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and various applications 

Additional Requirements 

  • Must pass any and all required background checks  
  • Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry  
  • Must possess valid driver’s license 
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age 
  • Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

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 - $70,000 USD

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