Purchasing Assistant

Yellowstone Landscape • Wauconda, IL

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with purchasing systems such as Aspire is a plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (Spanish is a plus, but not required)

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees