{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"54cc66eb337a652fc7432e39","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/54cc66eb337a652fc7432e39","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/54cc66eb337a652fc7432e39","title":"Procurement Associate","description":"Job Title\r\nProcurement Associate – Contract to hire\r\nLocation\r\nChicago, IL – West Loop\r\nCompensation\r\n$25.00 –$30.00 / Hourly\r\nWork Schedule\r\n8 AM to 5 PM – Onsite 4 days a week, 1 day remote\r\nBenefits\r\nThis position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).\r\nAbout Our Client\r\nAddison Group is hiring on behalf of our client, a creative firm located in Chicago's West Loop.\r\nJob Description\r\nOur client is seeking a Procurement Associate / Office Manager to support both project procurement activities and daily office operations. This position will play an important role in coordinating purchasing for design projects while also ensuring the office runs smoothly for staff and visiting clients. This individual will collaborate closely with the design and operations teams to assist with vendor coordination, purchasing processes, project logistics, and administrative support. The role is well suited for someone who is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities within a fast-paced creative environment.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nAssist with purchasing furniture, fixtures, and accessories for active design projects\r\nRequest pricing from vendors and review quotes for accuracy and completeness\r\nSupport the preparation and tracking of project budgets related to furnishings and materials\r\nMaintain organized records of orders, suppliers, and purchasing documentation\r\nCollaborate with the design team to update product specifications and sourcing details\r\nConduct vendor research and maintain relationships with suppliers\r\nAssist with coordinating deliveries and installation logistics for project launches\r\nTravel occasionally to project sites to assist with installation and staging\r\nWelcome visitors and serve as the first point of contact for guests and incoming calls\r\nManage the office calendar and assist with scheduling meetings or appointments\r\nCoordinate conference room setup, catering, and materials for internal and client meetings\r\nHandle incoming mail, packages, and deliveriesMonitor office supply inventory and place orders as needed\r\nMaintain a clean, organized office environment and support staff with general requests\r\nAssist with new employee onboarding logistics and workspace preparation\r\nQualifications\r\nPrevious professional office or administrative experience required\r\nExperience supporting procurement, purchasing, or vendor coordination is a plus\r\nInterest in design, furniture sourcing, or creative industries preferred\r\nStrong organizational and multitasking abilities\r\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\r\nComfortable working with spreadsheets and business software tools\r\nFamiliarity with tools such as QuickBooks, Adobe InDesign, or similar platforms is a plus\r\nAbility to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities\r\nThe team environment is creative, collaborative, and highly client-focused\r\nCandidates should be comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with multiple projects underway\r\nCreative and collaborative office culture\r\nAddison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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