Procurement Specialist

Description

Position Summary

Responsible for managing inventory and purchasing all materials needed for day to day operations in all Production, Warehouse and Facilities departments. Procures items by considering cost, quality, and delivery time for all supplies needed. Responsible for knowing the industry needs and obtaining materials in the most cost effective manner. Manages Facilities team. #LI-Remote

About Unrivaled Teamwear

Unrivaled Teamwear serves as the parent company of Gear for Sports and Knights Apparel, each an industry leader in the sports and team apparel space. Our family of brands know what goes into great decorated garments, using top-quality fabrics and offering creative decoration options. Each brand offers customers a premier selection and exceptional service for all their sportswear needs, from t-shirts and caps to fleece, performance wear, and outerwear.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains an accurate supply inventory system in compliance with budgets.
• Negotiates price and payment terms for all items to be purchased.
• Prepares purchase orders for production supplies, spare parts, and equipment.
• Reviews material requirements and seeks to locate the most favorable product at the most competitive price.
• Improves lead-time, product cost, and material flow on purchased supplies.
• Ensures all purchases are performed in a professional and ethical manner.
• Resolves manufacturing, delivery, and quality issues with vendors.
• Maintains accurate SDS records for all materials.
• Provides forecasts to key supplies to ensure on-time delivery of supplies.
• Manages relationships with key vendors and visits vendor facilities as required.
• Researches new suppliers and recommends or selects appropriate suppliers.
• Compiles records of items purchased and verifies receipt of purchases.
• Assists in budget development for purchased items and tracks cost savings.
• Completes position specific training plan, and engages in continuous development utilizing a developmental plan.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required.
• At least 2 years or related purchasing experience with preference of greater than 5 years; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong computer skills, working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge of contracting and negotiating. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, written, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage several projects.
• Knowledge of embroidery is preferred, but not required.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and multi-task all projects.
• Thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
• Complete knowledge of inventory control.
• Knowledge in negotiating with vendors for the best product at the best price. Also, the ability to negotiate the best vendor terms for the delivery rate on budget and schedule requirements.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate. Other duties will be assigned as needed.

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing as well as participate in E-Verify.