Procurement Specialist

Oversee planning, purchasing, and coordination of goods and transportation for new store openings and relocation projects Evaluate departmental procurement requests and determine appropriate sourcing Assist stakeholders with vendor selection, onboarding, management, and performance evaluation Conduct sourcing activities and negotiate with new and existing suppliers Implement and uphold procurement processes for efficiency, cost savings, and best-practice adherence Develop, run, and analyze spending, compliance, and procurement performance reports Contribute to vendor performance assessments and vendor scorecards Support field operations with order tracking, issue resolution, discrepancy resolution, and return processing Review, reconcile, and resolve EDI rejection reports and invoice discrepancies Monitor and communicate regulatory requirement updates, including bag ordinances Identify business requirements through spend analysis and demand forecasting Analyze purchasing trends and align sourcing objectives with business partners Identify, evaluate, and pre-qualify suppliers through vendor due diligence and compliance processes Negotiate supplier agreements and terms covering pricing, quality, delivery schedules, and service expectations Support business-critical projects and cross-functional initiatives Maintain vendor and supplier relationships to ensure consistent service, support, and business continuity Requirements 2-3 years' experience in purchasing, vendor negotiations, inventory management, and supply chain coordination Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and Oracle Financials Proven ability to manage supplier relationships Ability to control costs Ability to resolve pricing discrepancies Ability to support efficient procurement operations in a fast-paced environment Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, vendor negotiations, and supplier relationship management, with a strong focus on cost control and compliance. Proficient in analyzing spending trends and supporting efficient operations in a fast-paced environment. Highest-signal resume keywords Vendor Negotiations Procurement Processes Supplier Relationship Management Spend Analysis Microsoft Applications Hard Skills Purchasing Inventory Management Supply Chain Coordination Cost Control Pricing Discrepancy Resolution Vendor Due Diligence Compliance Processes Performance Evaluation Sourcing Activities Data Analysis Soft Skills Analytical Skills Organizational Skills Communication Skills Industry Keywords Vendor Selection Order Tracking Regulatory Requirements Bag Ordinances Cross-Functional Initiatives Tools & Technologies Oracle Financials #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor