Vertical Description:

• Create Purchase requisitions and track them to completion. • Assist purchasing and Retail Development team with PO changes and updates. Ensure teams are properly submitting purchase requests in Jira and process accordingly. • Invoice reconciliation. Work with Vendors and AP for outstanding invoices. Improve processes. • Complete NDAs and conduct RFIs • Create RFQs, review, analyze and clarify quotations from vendors and develop sound sourcing and business recommendations balancing cost, quality, lead-time, and technical considerations. • Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and manage cost changes throughout the lifecycle of the product. Maintain overall contractor relationships and act as single point of contact for all issues. •. • Responsible for the selection of vendors and onboarding. • Work with internal business partners; Finance, Legal, Accounts Payables, Warehouse managers and other cross functional teams on projects. • Own key supplier relationships and performance, both strategic and tactical, through the entire life cycle of company projects. •

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree Supply Chain, Finance or related technical field, Relevant work experience in procurement, or supply chain discipline may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree. • Must have Indirect Procurement experience, Retail Procurement experience is preferred. • Strong negotiation skills and strategic business experience. • Excellent critical thinking, combined with quantitative and qualitative analytical skills. • Experience conducting bid processes (RFI, RFP, and informal bids), negotiating with vendors, writing contracts, and implementing contracts/ agreements. • Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, work independently, and keep a high level of focus. • Ability to adapt to constantly evolving circumstances and changing organizational requirements. • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. • Proficient in Excel, Smartsheets, ERP Systems (SAP), Coupa, andJira. • Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and follow-through • A commitment to learning and development that encourages personal and professional growth.