ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Commercial tactical sourcing for Point-of-Sale Merchandise (POS), including:
  • Learn and understand the product development process and use cases for POS merchandise.
  • Daily coordination with the Trade Marketing team (key business stakeholder) on programming needs and timelines
  • Weekly coordination with primary fulfilment agency on sourcing, tracking, and on-time delivery of goods
  • Conduct 3rd-party bids to preferred vendors on all products according to Procurement Policy
  • Manage logistics communications between 3rd party vendors and primary fulfillment agency.
  • Cultivate and maintain vendor relationships pertaining to POS goods.
• Attain annual savings targets, track savings, and report monthly.
• Act as subject-matter-expert and point-person for SAP Concur Purchase Order system.
• Assist Commercial Procurement Specialist with managing procurement tasks within the Commercial office, including:
  • Policy management
  • Company-wide training and communication efforts
  • Analytical support on spend and savings
• Monitor open order reports, off-site inventory reports and daily/weekly reports to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained.
• Liaison between organization and vendors/agencies.
• Work with Category Managers to resolve invoiced pricing discrepancies.
• Work with internal stakeholders to develop planning needs/forecasts.
• Build relationships with existing vendors and identify new vendors to service emerging needs.
• Compare pricing and services to pursue the most profitable course in line with business objectives; continuously look for areas where costs can be reduced without sacrificing quality.
• Gather and maintain metrics and data which support purchasing decisions.
• Actively exhibit a commitment to support a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Other duties as assigned .

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Degree in business, procurement or project management preferred.
• 3-5 years in product development, merchandising, sourcing, or procurement
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-organized and highly attentive to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced and semi-autonomous environment.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, & PowerPoint.

• Drug Testing Statement: After a conditional offer of employment, a covered employer may require job applicant to submit a drug test.