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 supplyrequests.
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:
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").
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