Purchasing Associate

Posted 4 days ago

zenatechOak Park (IL)

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

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About the role

About Us: ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA | FSE: 49Q) is a technology company specializing in AI drones, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and quantum computing solutions for mission-critical business applications. Since 2017, the company has leveraged its software development expertise and expanded its drone design and manufacturing capabilities through ZenaDrone to innovate and enhance customer inspection, monitoring, safety, security, compliance, and surveying processes.

Job Summary: We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Associate to support our procurement operations. You’ll play a key role in sourcing materials, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of goods—all while keeping costs in check and quality high. This role requires strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with vendors while optimizing costs and ensuring quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in sourcing suppliers and negotiating pricing, terms, and delivery schedules
Create and process purchase orders in accordance with company policies
Track shipments and follow up on deliveries to ensure timely receipt
Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory
Collaborate with internal departments to forecast needs and avoid shortages
Resolve issues related to invoices, deliveries, or product quality
Support vendor evaluations and performance reviews

Analyze market trends to identify potential suppliers and sourcing opportunities. Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and vendor contracts. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on strategies.

Qualifications:

1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain
Experience with purchasing overseas
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Translate, Claude, and purchasing software
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred

Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in evaluating supplier offerings. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity utilizing hiring practices on merit and business needs. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and all others of legally protected status.

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