Job title: procurement specialist
description
the procurement specialist role involves providing data-driven insights on category development, identifying issues, and finding solutions. Responsibilities include working with vendors to update catalogs, retail opportunities, new item setups, and assisting the category manager with the loss report process.
this position plays a vital role in ensuring seamless operations across all departments. As a procurement specialist, you will be responsible for executing key initiatives that drive business growth and profitability.
responsibilities:
* category management: new item setups, sku maintenance, exception reports, review same store sales reports, cost & retail changes, devaluations, project follow-ups, vendor negotiations, funding, unproductive inventory.
* pre-line reviews/line reviews: review proposals, meetings with vendors, evaluating samples, product analysis, new adds, deletes, and clones, vendor funding, forecasting, devaluations, vendor negotiations.
* planogram: building the planogram, min review, zap revision, planogram maintenance, secondary placement follow-up.
* store support: customer satisfaction, pricing deals.
* marketing: upload promotions, product images, innovation.
* supply chain: fill rate, special orders, recalls, return to vendor, return to stock, order follow-up.
requirements
to succeed in this role, you must have:
* education: a bachelor's degree (ba, bs) or equivalent.
* area of study: business degree, engineering, data science.
* years of experience: one to two years.
* type of experience: operational and merchandising experience.
* certifications/skills: microsoft office (excel is a must, pivot tables), data entry (big data reporting).
* other/preferred: bilingual - english/spanish, structured, self-driven, common sense, proactive, organized, effective communication.
what we offer
we offer a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth and development. Our team values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
how to apply
please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications.