Purchasing Operations Manager

Are you an experienced professional in purchasing operations, skilled in managing and executing key functions within a Purchasing Department? Join our dynamic team as a Purchasing Operations Manager! This exciting, on-site opportunity is based at our Store Support Center in San Diego, CA—where you’ll play a vital role in optimizing our purchasing processes and driving operational excellence.

YOUR FUTURE BEGINS AT EVENT NETWORK!

Are you ready to join a team that’s passionate about delivering unforgettable retail experiences at some of the most iconic destinations across the United States? We are seeking a dynamic Purchasing Operations Manager to become an integral part of our Purchasing Team.

At Event Network, we believe The Experience matters. We are driven by a commitment to excellence in everything we do, and we put our Team, Partners, Guests, and Planet first. If you’re looking for a place where you can make a real impact, grow your career, and work with some amazing people, you’ve found it!

YOUR ROLE: PURCHASING OPERATIONS MANAGER

As Purchasing Operations Manager (Salaried/Exempt), you will be accountable for management and executional aspects of operations within the Purchasing Department; including development and management of processes supporting data integrity and daily operational tasks from item set up to payment. You will lead the Merchandise Coordinators in day-to-day support with vendors, stores and/or training. You will take on additional projects necessary based on business priorities. And you will support the buying team and report to the VP of Purchasing Operations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Business

• Manage the business impact of processes both internally and externally with our vendors as well as operational issues within the Purchasing team
• Support Merchandise Coordinators to maintain reasonable execution timelines in resolution: supporting our stores and buyers with flow of product
• Monitor processes in place and daily operational tasks' impact to the business (invoice discrepancies, damages, booking orders, store challenges via our KACE System) and maintain consistency in communication both with the director and the team
• Ownership of data integrity, process development, identification of needs and IT/IS program support

Management and Operating

• Management and support of workload and project distribution for execution by the Merchandise Coordinators
• Identify needs within purchasing processes for improvement and lead development
• Create, manage and facilitate training, documentation for process implementation and support with new and current employees
• Assist with executional aspects of high priority business projects as needed
• Foster strong relationships with Internal team members and vendors to effectively manage communication of product needs and plans
• Lead store transitions and support physical inventories
• Monitor inventory movement and scrubbing supporting store transitions and physical inventory

Administrative

• Initiate and maintain updates to purchasing operations (hierarchy, damages, booking orders, discrepancies, ICMS, on order report, etc.)
• Direct support for inter-departments impacting operations; accounting and store operations - maintain scheduled meetings to maintain communication and resolution
• Weekly support of IT/IS with testing and project management
• Partner with Director of Procurement and Logistics on purchasing ownership within claim support, transfers, SSC shipping room and Red Hawk warehouse
• System analysis and research to support audits and data integrity

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT:

• 2 years in retail as Merchandise Coordinator, Assistant Buyer, Store Planning, or Allocation
• Strong organizational and communication skills, resourceful, high attention to detail, proactive and a fast learner
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook
• Reliable and accountable to produce work efficiently and accurately
• Team player with leadership in relationship building and interpersonal skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the Purchasing Operations Manager is frequently required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

BRING YOUR PASSION AND TALENT TO OUR TEAM!

Are you ready to make an impact, and grow your career in an exciting, dynamic environment? Don’t wait—apply today and become part of a team that’s redefining retail experiences across the nation!

Event Network celebrates diversity and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Team Members.