Procurement Analyst

A World-Class Team BJ's Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most. We're a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful. Why You'll Love Working at BJ's At BJ's Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future - both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow. Here's just some of what you can look forward to:

Weekly Pay:

Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.

Free BJ's Memberships:

Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.•

Generous Paid Time Off:

Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.•

Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits:

Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.• 401(k)

Retirement Savings Plan:

Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).•

Employee Stock Purchase Plan:

Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ's common stock at a 15% discount.•Eligibility requirements vary by position. A Procurement Analyst is an impactful position, serving as a liaison between BJ's internal stakeholders and our suppliers. You will oversee all aspects of the Procurement process - from requisition review and approval to PO generation, concluding with invoice approval. You will evaluate supplier performance and negotiate regularly with suppliers to procure favorable service levels on behalf of BJ's. The Club Support Procurement Analyst's objective is to support BJ's Club employees and our Merchant & Club Operations partners in understanding and integrating with the procurement processes. Building strong relationships as the liaison between assigned division(s) and the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement team will be imperative to your ability to support effectively, ensuring that the expectations of their assigned division(s) have been met or exceeded. Responsibilities Conducting research and analysis of suppliers and vendors to identify the most cost-effective and reliable sources of goods and services (Sourcing, Vendor selection, negotiation, PO creation) Develop and foster strong supplier relationships and implement procurement strategies to ensure that the organization obtains the best value for its money Negotiating with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and service levels for purchases. Analyzing data to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements in the procurement process. Actively partners with internal stakeholders & Suppliers to drive cost savings and cost avoidance. Creating and maintaining databases and other tools to track procurement activities and expenditures. Collaborate with your team and cross-functional departments to ensure objectives are being achieved, and timely and accurate delivery of goods and services Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulations. Conducting regular supplier performance evaluations to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure that vendors meet contractual obligation Providing reports and regular updates to stakeholders regarding procurement activities and performance metrics. Support procurement training to all new employees and assist with creation of end user training materials and standard operating procedures. Be self-directed, making decisions on priorities and order of tasks. Adjust for frequent interruptions and changing priorities. Travel to local clubs periodically to check status of new initiatives, observe merchandise tests underway and track supplier performance related to shopping cart deliveries. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Technology:

Proficient in the use of new technology tools and software such as Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables)

Quick Learner:

An eager and versatile learner that can quickly grasps new concepts, processes, and databases, for example, procurement systems (Ariba / SAP)

Customer Service:

Provides excellent customer service to internal stakeholders and external vendors, and responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and professional manner

Collaboration:

Thrives in working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and can quickly build positive relationships with colleagues, vendors, and suppliers Can work independently: Go-getter who produces thorough, quality work without constant influence or direct oversight

Detail Oriented:

Focused on all details large or small, and are able to spot errors or inconsistencies in data, contracts, or other documents

Resourceful:

Proactively find and utilize available resources to solve problems and achieve objectives, but are not afraid to ask for help if you get stuck

Communication:

Whether written or verbal, you communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors to negotiate favorable terms and service levels and provide timely resolution to issues. Bachelor's degree not required This is a hybrid role. Tuesday through Thursday are in-office days at BJ's Club Support Center in Marlborough, MA and Monday and Friday are remote days. In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ's Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is $58,000.00 - $74,000.00 We recognize the growing role of AI tools, including ChatGPT, and value familiarity with them. That said, we want to hear from your authentic self. Your application should reflect your own skills, experiences, and insights rather than AI-generated responses. Who We Are BJ's Wholesale Club is driven by a powerful purpose: we take care of the families who depend on us. More than 8 million members rely on us for unbeatable value and convenience. Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, BJ's is a leading membership warehouse club with over 250 clubs, nearly 200 BJ's Gas® stations and eight distribution centers across 21 states - and growing. BJ's offers the highest-quality fresh produce, meat, deli and bakery items as well as apparel, electronics, home goods and more - all at unbeatable value. Our members shop how and when they want, whether it's in our clubs, online or with curbside pickup.