The Supervisor, Purchasing is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing inventory for a broad range of company materials, supplies, and services. This role will execute the sourcing strategy that will ensure Build-A-Bear has the right goods from the right suppliers and at the right costs. This Supervisor, Purchasing is crucial for ensuring Build-A-Bear has the necessary resources to support its corporate, warehouse, and store operations in a cost-effective and timely manner.
Responsibilities:
- Research and evaluate potential suppliers and service providers to ensure they meet the company's needs
- Lead vendor evaluation and selection processes as well as maintain relationships with key vendors
- Conduct financial analysis for sourcing options, determining the least-cost approach
- Monitor inventory levels and manage the ordering process for replenishment
- Process specific requests and manage communication with stores
- Coordinate with internal departments to procure specialty materials for creative projects
- Identify sources for required items, create purchase orders, and follow up to ensure timely delivery
- Manage the distribution of received materials and supplies to stores
- Update and maintain procurement and activation tracking reports
- Key order information from the warehouse for distribution to stores
- Execute the sourcing strategy while managing costs
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
- 2-4 years experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams & SharePoint
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Supply Chain or Purchasing Certification
Behavioral Traits for Success:
- An analytical, inquiring, and critical mind that solves complex problems
- Can consider all related facts and potential issues
- Intellectual confidence
- Able to weigh all decisions carefully and thoroughly, based on expertise to avoid risk
- The ability to deal with abstract concepts, systems, and ideas
- Organized self-disciplined approach to producing timely results that are high quality and accurate
Working Environment:
- Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
- Hybrid work schedule
- Lifting > 25 lbs.
Your Performance Will Be Measured On:
Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following:
- Time management and planning
- Communication and negotiations
- Decision-making, judgment, and execution
- Development of others
- Inventory integrity
- Budget planning and tracking
- Achievement of assigned goals
- Use of tools, processes, and systems
- Stakeholder feedback