Senior Procurement Administrator Summary  

Senior Procurement Administrator job opening in Chicago, Illinois. A laboratory company that specializes in particle physics is currently seeking to fill a Senior Procurement Administrator job opening in Chicago, Illinois. The company is seeking a Senior Procurement Administrator to oversee the purchasing operations of the organization. For the Senior Procurement Administrator who will best bring effective strategic negotiation and leadership to the job, the company is offering a strong salary and benefits.

Chicago Senior Procurement Administrator Overview:

The main role of the Senior Procurement Administrator will be to manage the daily purchasing operations of the company by leading the procurement department. In addition, he or she will be responsible for identifying needs within the purchasing department and implementing solutions. The Senior Procurement Administrator will also be tasked with training buyers and evaluating their performance as well working closely with suppliers to negotiate pricing. Frequently, the Senior Procurement Administrator will ensure that department procedures are consistent with company standards. For this job, the Senior Procurement Administrator will be responsible for mentoring the purchasing department and improving the efficiency of it procedures.

Chicago Senior Procurement Administrator Job Opening

• The main job of the Chicago Senior Procurement Administrator is to oversee the daily purchasing operations of the organization by leading several activities within the procurement department.
• Additionally, he or she will be tasked with identifying needs within the purchasing department and implementing solutions.
• The Chicago Senior Procurement Administrator will also be responsible for training buyers and evaluating their performance and well as collaborating with suppliers to negotiate costs.
• Often, the Senior Procurement Administrator will make sure that the department procedures are consistent with company standards.
• There is a good amount of travel outside of Chicago, Illinois that is required for this job.
• The Chicago Senior Procurement Administrator will take on any further assigned jobs as necessary.

Senior Procurement Administrator (Chicago Area) Job Requirements:

• A four-year degree in a related field from an accredited university or a professional purchasing certification.
• At least three years of industry related buying experience.
• Familiarity with relevant purchasing procedures.
• Demonstrated management experience.
• Strong communication skills.

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