Job Information
Crate & Barrel Purchasing Coordinator in Northbrook, Illinois
The Purchasing Coordinator is an integral role supporting the Purchasing Department’s procurement of materials, equipment, and services necessary to provide the stores, distribution centers and corporate office with the appropriate operational supplies.
This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
This position can sit at our Northbrook Corporate office or Naperville Distribution Center.
A day in the life as a Purchasing Coordinator...
Place and confirm purchase orders, track deliveries, place splits and forwards, release receipts, check invoices
Communicate with vendors about order status, changes, cancellations, and/or issues
Support supply sourcing requests across all business channels
Contact existing and potential suppliers for quotes
Support Purchasing team in vendor meetings as needed
Collect data on materials/vendors for future business opportunities
On board new supply vendors
Generate and maintain usage reports to determine inventory needs
Create documents as needed and share pertinent information as needed
Assist with new store openings, as directed by the Purchasing Manager
What you’ll bring to the table…
Strong problem solving skills, organizational and analytical skills
Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
Detail oriented
Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and self-directed with a proactive approach to service.
Strong interpersonal skills with written, phone, and in-person communication
We’d love to hear from you if you have…
- Google Platform and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.