Purchasing Assistant

Yellowstone Landscape; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

A leading landscaping company in Northbrook seeks a Purchasing Assistant to support material sourcing, purchase order generation, and invoice processing. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and have familiarity with purchasing systems. You'll enjoy competitive pay with a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off, in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively under pressure.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Run daily reports to identify new work tickets and scheduling needs.
• Assist with sourcing and purchasing materials for weekly schedules.
• Generate purchase orders and process invoices to finish job packets.
• Track open orders, confirm delivery timelines, and ensure timely invoice processing.
• Communicate with purchasing team members, vendors, sales teams, and production staff regarding progress and issues.
• Coordinate and prioritize multiple daily tasks in a dynamic work environment.
• Maintain and update vendor pricing annually or as changes occur.
• Support purchasing and organization of the Annual Color program.
• Complete assignments accurately and within established timelines.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Attention to detail

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Purchasing systems (e.g., Aspire)

Job description

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and growing business that values the unique aspirations of its employees, encourages progressive practices and offers the opportunity to provide customized and exceptional client service? We are seeking a top-notch Purchasing Assistant. This position requires a professional with a positive attitude and perfected multi-tasking and time-management skills.

Yellowstone Landscape is dedicated to excellence in commercial landscaping. As the largest privately-owned commercial landscaping company in the nation, we offer exciting career opportunities for Landscape Professionals across the United States. To learn more, please visit our website: www.yellowstonelandscape.com.

What You'll Do

• Run daily reports to identify new work tickets, issue tickets, and scheduling needs across all facilities
• Assist with sourcing and purchasing materials to support weekly enhancement schedules
• Generate purchase orders and process invoices to complete job packets
• Track open orders, confirm delivery timelines, and ensure timely invoice processing
• Communicate regularly with purchasing team members, vendors, sales teams, and production staff regarding progress and potential issues
• Coordinate and prioritize multiple daily tasks in a dynamic work environment
• Maintain and update vendor pricing annually or as changes occur
• Support purchasing and organization of the Annual Color program
• Complete assignments accurately and within established timelines

What We're Looking For

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (Spanish is a plus, but not required)
• Familiarity with purchasing systems such as Aspire is a plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively under pressure
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a sense of accountability

Why Join Yellowstone

• Competitive pay; paid weekly.
• Full group benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k with a company match, paid time off and holiday pay.
• A company that values and appreciates YOU!

Become part of the team dedicated to Excellence in Commercial Landscaping!