Purchasing Agent

3 weeks ago

Dublin, United States Pivotal Retail Group Full time
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Job Description/Areas of Responsibilities:
  • Perform purchase take-offs for the San Diego plans
  • Issue purchase orders for the San Diego project
  • Obtain the best possible value for Ross from all vendors through prudent expense controls and negotiating lower costs on all consumable.
  • Assist with formulating strategy for annual bid process based on prior usage and increased number of stores.
  • Track all costs by month and compare to budget, so that forecasts can be made in advance due to unexpected issues (needs not anticipated, costs of raw products increases/decrease). This allows the accruals and explanations for each month's comparison to be explained properly and alerts the Agent to changes, which could affect next year's budgets.
  • Analyze and manage the appropriate supply inventory levels allocated for the project
  • Purchase and control follow-up and storage of supplies, equipment, furniture for the new, existing and remodeled stores, Corporate Offices and Distribution Centers.
  • Independently draft correspondence and represent Ross when working with outside vendors.
  • Review and reconcile all invoices for supplies, equipment and furniture.
  • Analyze, recommend an implement cost containment measures without compromising quality, delivery and Ross standards.
  • Resolve all issues concerning supplies, equipment and furniture in a timely fashion.
  • Respond quickly to all inquiries and requests.
  • Manage special projects as requested.
  • Work with other Departments and stores to advise best available product and pricing for needs.
Position Requirements

Competencies:
  • Negotiation
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Integrity
  • Adaptability
  • Organizational Understanding
  • Collaboration
  • Planning and Organizing
Qualifications and Special Skills Required:
  • Excellent communication, organizational and budgeting skills
  • Follow-up skills
  • Personal computer skills; i.e., MS Word, Excel (or Lotus), Purchasing software helpful
  • Detail oriented
  • Organize and prioritize special project and confidential files
  • Minimum of 3 years purchasing experience including prior management of vendor negotiating and bidding processes.


Number of Openings
1

About the Organization

This position is currently accepting applications.