Procurement Specialist

Winona, MN - On-site Full-time position

(17096)

Under the general supervision of the Purchasing Manager, this role is responsible for timely acquisition of production supplies, raw materials, and purchased finished goods for the organization.

This position involves ordering by Material Requirement Planning (MRP), Reorder Point concept, and requisitioning to support daily production needs while maximizing inventory turns.

The Procurement Coordinator will maintain and keep records for designated items and vendors to ensure accurate pricing and specifications, and adequate inventory on hand and/or in the pipeline to meet demand.

• Contacts vendors to place orders, obtain price quotes, and follow up on order status.
• Negotiates price, terms, and discounts within the approval authorities per WinCraft profit and plan expectations.
• Monitors Material Requirement Planning (MRP), Reorder Point reports, or Vendor Drop Ship reports to determine demand.
• Uses proper quantity and cost versus price-break philosophy when ordering.
• Composes purchase orders, emails, usage reports, and other purchasing correspondence.
• Updates all purchased products/materials specifications and product information in item records.
• Verifies that all necessary details are on the purchase orders and that all specifications are communicated to the suppliers.
• Maintains open and closed purchase order information and other supporting files per set guidelines, including vendor records and costs.
• Reviews Invoice discrepancies for timely reconciliation.
• Contacts assigned vendors to correct problems related to product quality, damage, shortages, invoice discrepancies, etc.
• Acts as a liaison between the vendor and the production floor whenever necessary.
• Assists Engineering staff in product development or change review for appropriate materials.
• Works with Purchasing Manager on strategic project analysis using query systems and Excel worksheets.

This position requires a 2-year post-high school education or its equivalent, or any combination of experience, education, or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill, and ability required.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in keyboarding skills, ten-key calculator operation, Microsoft Windows programs, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Experience working with business technologies is preferred.

• Ability to learn quickly detailed knowledge of vendors, products, lead times, pricing, terms, just in time inventory management, MRP, basic principles, and purchasing procedures.
• Must be able to multi-task as needed and work on the right task at the right time as determined by the demands of operations and direction of the Purchasing Manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform.

We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming.

Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform.

Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences, and retail partners; 2,500 athletes and celebrities; and over 2,000 retail locations.

Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.