Strategic Buyer (Freelance) - Cross-Functional, Multizone

Smarttech Solutions

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 141,000

Part time

14 days+

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Mentorship program

Job summary

SmartTech Solutions in Chicago, IL seeks a freelance Buyer with 6+ years of experience. The role sits at the intersection of decision making and customer service, reporting into a team that values quiet competence.

Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $141,000, with mentorship built in and a clear path from this role to senior general work. Expect cross‑functional collaboration across time zones and a fast-paced, Chicago-based cadence.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in buyer/general roles.
  • 5+ years that left you with strong instincts.
  • Ownership and willingness to take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Notice when a general metric is lying and dig in.
  • Carry the Strategic Planning thread across three time zones and two tools.
  • Map the handoffs between IL teams so nothing falls in the cracks.
  • Build and sustain strong working relationships across departments.
  • Own one slice of SmartTech Solutions's general mission end to end.

Skills

Senior experience
Cross-functional teams
Curiosity
Generalist
Freelance cadence
Chicago-based

Job description

SmartTech Solutions in Chicago, IL seeks a freelance Buyer with 6+ years of experience. The role sits at the intersection of decision making and customer service, reporting into a team that values quiet competence.

Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $141,000, with mentorship built in and a clear path from this role to senior general work. Expect cross‑functional collaboration across time zones and a fast-paced, Chicago-based cadence.

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