Jr. Purchasing Specialist

Location:

This position is located at 766 Brackbill Rd, Gap, Pennsylvania, 17527 United States

Role Summary:

A successful Jr. Procurement Specialist has 1-3 years of purchasing experience. They play a crucial role in maintaining smooth operations by managing indirect supplies. They evaluate suppliers, manage budgets, and coordinate deliveries. They collaborate internally to meet needs while keeping records and upholding safety standards. Effective communication and analytical thinking are essential, as is the ability to make sound decisions and build strong relationships. They will be pivotal in achieving organizational objectives through efficient procurement processes.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm

• Maintain optimal inventory levels of indirect supplies in accordance with business forecasts.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on pricing, availability, necessity, quality, and logistical considerations.
• Manage site spending within the allocated budget for indirect supplies.
• Foster and sustain collaborative vendor and internal relationships.
• Collaborate with internal departments to identify and address indirect supply needs.
• Coordinate with vendors and shipping agencies to ensure timely delivery and uphold quality standards for received goods.
• Authorize payments and meticulously manage purchasing expenses while maintaining thorough records.
• Ensure a safe, organized, clean, and secure work environment.
• Communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Apply analytical thinking skills to purchasing processes and decision-making.
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Cultivate and maintain professional relationships both internally and externally.
• Generate purchase orders by verifying specifications and prices and obtaining supplier recommendations; monitor and expedite orders as necessary.
• Collaborate with inventory control by verifying received items against orders, resolving shipment discrepancies with suppliers, and conducting regular inventory audits.
• Maintain up-to-date records of all purchasing activities.
• Reconcile the purchasing process with payments made.
• Fulfill purchasing and organizational objectives by completing assigned tasks and achieving related outcomes.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager.

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of successful purchasing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in navigating purchasing software and using radio frequency equipment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and perform well under pressure and time constraints.
• Dependable and accurate in all tasks.
• Must maintain acceptable attendance, be flexible with schedule, and able to work overtime.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk throughout a shift
• Climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl for extended periods
• Reach, pull, push, and lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights up to 50 pounds
• Operate warehouse equipment safely as required for the position (i.e. pallet jack, box cutter, carts) which requires coordinated movements

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.