A Procurement or Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the goods or services required by an organization, especially tracking overall spend and improving bidding processes. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.
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Main responsibilities:
POSITION PURPOSE
The Department Specialist completes a variety of administrative and clerical activities that support the Procurement Department in achieving goals and objectives. Works under moderate supervision on work assignments requiring knowledge of Distribution Center and Department policies and procedures
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Supports the Procurement Manager and Buyers by completing administrative and clerical work to include: maintenance of files, running reports, data entry, answering telephones when necessary, answering routine questions or referring to proper individual, sorts incoming and outgoing mail. Completes the system set-up of new items and removal of discontinued items from the system. Assists Buyers with the placement of purchase orders, maintains contact with retail store personnel to resolve special problems or to obtain necessary information and maintain quality standards, Coordinates necessary functions between the Procurement Department and other Distribution Center Departments. Enters store distribution and allocations of product. Responds to special requests and researches information for other department members as requested. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Education Level:
High school diploma or higher.
Experience Level:
Knowledge of merchandising terminology and products as well as previous retail industry experience preferred.
Skills and Experiences:
Good general office skills including typing, filing, answering telephones, taking messages, responding to inquiries, handling incoming and outgoing mail, completion of office forms and the proficient use of office equipment (calculators, photocopier, and telephone). Good reading, writing, and verbal communications skills. Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective business relationships within and outside the company. Solid computer skills including the use of word-processing and spreadsheet software. Math skills at a level to complete addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Be detail oriented, highly organized, and able to meet deadlines and work with confidential information. Most work is performed under general office conditions in a temperature controlled environment. Incumbent will use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of the workday.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
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ENVIRONMENT
Work typically performed in a temperature-controlled environment. A limited amount of time may be at temperatures of 40 degrees or lower (frozen and perishable warehouses). Spends long periods of time at desk or computer terminal. Uses calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday. Workday is fast paced; some evening and weekend work may be required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the associate(s) in this job. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary by position. We also provide a variety of benefits including: Competitive wages paid weekly • Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream Associate discounts Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!) Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve Our Values - Click below to view video: ACI Values A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.
