Specialist, Procurement

The Specialist, Procurement is responsible for efficiently maintaining the purchase order process from initial request to completion; assisting the Senior Manager of Procurement and Senior Director Procurement with reporting, proposals, and invoicing; and managing the store and field level supply requests.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain records for purchase orders, invoices, purchase logs, and requests
• Prepare proposals, request quotes, and ensure effective completion of purchase order agreements
• Prepare ad hoc reports and maintain the integrity of long-term inventory/supply/vendor reports
• Liaise with internal project teams to help execute multi-department projects
• Review, approve, and process multi-brand field and corporate-level supply requests in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Assist in managing the ordering and distribution of all storeline housekeeping supplies, office supplies, forms, lightbulbs, and small fixture replacements
• Assist in controlling the distribution of wrap and pack supplies to the stores
• Purchase new store opening supplies
• Process and submit invoices

Position Requirements:

• Purchasing experience, preferably 1-3 years including RFPs
• Experience with eSourcing and a centralized purchasing system like SAP or Oracle
• Supplier negotiation and management skills
• Communication skills
• Time management skills
• Organizational skills
• Reporting and analytical skills, experience with Excel helpful