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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to position offered and work experience. In addition to your salary, Catalyst Brands offers a benefits package, including health care (medical, prescription, dental, vision), company paid life insurance and long term disability, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off programs starting with minimum 15-days based on role, overtime pay (if hourly), flexible work schedule, and a generous employee discount program (all benefits are based on eligibility). Additional information regarding the benefits for this position can be found here: https://sparcbenefits.com/Candidate-Benefits-Highlights 
 

Reasonable Accommodation

The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to enable qualified employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Catalyst Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce, and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by law (“Protected Characteristics”).
 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods
• Ability to reach at or below shoulder level
• Ability to carry equipment, move boxes/samples, etc.
• For Stores & Distribution Centers: Bend, lift, open and move product and fixtures up to 50 lbs., as needed.

Please note that the deadline for submitting your application for this position is three weeks from the date the job posting was published.

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