Procurement Buyer - Hybrid (Chicago)

Shedd Aquarium; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Buyer to provide day-to-day purchasing support for the Senior Director of Contracts & Purchasing. The role collaborates with departments to ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions of materials and services while maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities include issuing bids and RFPs for non-complex goods, negotiating prices, selecting vendors, and coordinating daily purchasing activities within a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• 3+ years in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, contract administration, or related roles.
• Procurement certification (NIGP or ISM) preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit or complex organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day purchasing activities for the organization.
• Issue bids and RFPs for non-complex goods.
• Negotiate prices and terms with vendors.
• Coordinate cross-functionally across departments.
• Maintain vendor information and ensure 1099 reporting readiness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Microsoft Office Suite

Confidentiality

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Procurement certification (NIGP/ISM) preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Contract management system

Job description

Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Buyer to provide day-to-day purchasing support for the Senior Director of Contracts & Purchasing. The role collaborates with departments to ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions of materials and services while maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities include issuing bids and RFPs for non-complex goods, negotiating prices, selecting vendors, and coordinating daily purchasing activities within a cross-functional team.