Purchasing Assistant in Chicago, IL

Purchasing Assistant Job Description

Creates, processes and tracks purchase orders. Maintains records of orders and inventory and follows up with vendors on shipment and delivery. Requires strong verbal, organizational and time management skills.

Looking for a purchasing assistant or a purchasing assistant job in Chicago?

Search for Purchasing Assistant jobs in Chicago, IL or request talent now and our expert recruiters will be with you shortly.

Robert Half can help you with your purchasing assistant staffing needs in Chicago.

Spreadsheets

Microsoft Excel

SAP S/4HANA

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Office Functions

Purchase Orders

Vendors

Pricing

Suppliers

Salary for Purchasing Assistant in Chicago, IL

45570 - 60140

25th percentile

45570

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

51460

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

60140

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

Projected salaries for related positions

Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Senior Executive Assistant

90830

98580

116250

Executive Assistant

67890

81840

103540

Senior Administrative Assistant

57970

62000

70990

Administrative Assistant

50220

53320

59210

Entry-Level Administrative Assistant

46500

49290

52080

Marketing Assistant

48050

53630

61690

Sales Assistant

49910

53010

58900

Entry-Level Assistant – Legal

49910

55800

60140

Property Management Assistant

45260

48980

54560

Project Assistant/Coordinator

45260

53630

58590

Hiring? Start here.

Access millions of skilled contract and permanent candidates at every level from support roles to C-suite, and pinpoint the talent you need using our industry-leading matching technology.