Procurement Manager

Elk Grove Village, IL
Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of green industry supply chains? We are seeking a Procurement & Wholesale Manager to anchor our operations by ensuring our project managers, crews, and yard teams have the right materials at the right time, quantity, and quality.

In this role, you will be the driving force behind our plant material sourcing, vendor relationships, and purchase order accuracy. While you will also manage a small secondary re-wholesale revenue stream, your primary mission is to protect internal operational readiness and eliminate supply bottlenecks.

salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Associate

Responsibilities

Must-Haves:

  • strong plant material knowledge (or the proven ability to develop it rapidly).

  • Exceptional organizational skills and disciplined follow-through, capable of juggling multiple orders and moving timelines under pressure.

  • Laser-sharp attention to detail when managing purchase orders, specifications, and logistics tracking.

  • Proactive, clear communication style to align vendors, yard teams, and leadership.

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Prior experience in nursery operations, plant sourcing, or landscape procurement.

  • Experience handling wholesale plant sales or order fulfillment.

  • Familiarity with commercial landscape workflows, purchasing systems, or a strong existing regional vendor network.

Skills
  • Purchasing/Procurement
  • Stock Management
  • Materials Management
  • Coaching
  • Budget
  • Business operations
  • Managing
  • Preparing Agendas
  • Scheduling Appointments
  • Organization
  • Working Independently
  • Prioritizing
  • Decision Making
  • Oral Communication
  • Creating Presentations
  • Written Communication
  • Operations
  • Influencing
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 5 years
  • Experience level: Manager
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Posted 2026-08-13

Recommended Jobs

Director- RIA, FA & Wealth Management Channel

Cboe Digital
Chicago, IL

Job Description: Building trusted markets — powered by our people At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the finan…

View Details
Posted 2026-07-30

SEO Manager

Caterpillar
West, McLean County, IL

: Career Area: Business Technologies, Digital and Data : Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about t…

View Details
Posted 2026-08-21

Territory Manager

Professional Plastics
Loves Park, IL

Summary:: Develops and expands a business and territory plan that includes markets, key and target accounts. Understands core strengths, weaknesses and the market share in assigned territories. Close…

View Details
Posted 2026-07-27

Rehab Nurse Tech Stroke Unit Full Time 12 Hour Days

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
Wheaton, IL

The salary range for this position is $20.15 - $26.20 (Hourly Rate) Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positi…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-30

Operations Manager - Service Delivery & Technical Solutions

FUCHS LUBRICANTS CO. (USA)
Harvey, IL

FUCHS is the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, covering almost every industry and application. Our products and solutions keep the world moving even though they…

View Details
Posted 2026-07-30

Retail Specialist

The Kismet Table
Chicago, IL

*Resumes without Kismet-specific cover letters will not be considered. We are looking for a unicorn to join our team. We’re growing like crazy and we need someone to help keep this ship working sea…

View Details
Posted 2026-07-30

Contact Center Solution Architect (Chicago, IL)

CEDENT
Chicago, IL

Responsibilities: ~5+ years with Conversational AI technology - Chatbots both messages/voice with proven experience delivering IVR, web chat, and AI-powered virtual assistant solutions. ~ Exper…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-03

Customer Service Representative

System One
Downers Grove, IL

Job Title: Customer Service Representative Location: Downers Grove, Illinois Type: Contract to Hire Compensation: $20.00 – $28.00 Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote Hours: 40.…

View Details
Posted 2026-07-06

Advanced Security Engineer (IAM)

Relativity
Illinois

Posting Type Remote Job Overview As an Advanced Security Engineer focused on Identity & Access Management, you will design, build, and operate identity‑centric security platforms that go…

View Details
Posted 2026-08-06

Merchandising Assistant Manager

Dollar Tree
Downers Grove, IL

Your Role at Dollar Tree: As a Merchandise Assistant Manager at Dollar Tree, you’ll join our Store Manager in leading a dynamic team of associates and creating positive experiences for the communi…

View Details
Posted 2026-08-18