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The following is a brief description of responsibilities to be performed by the Senior Purchasing Agent.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for negotiating, reporting and ensuring purchasing operations are supportive of all areas of the company.
• Assist with the procurement of non-merchandise products and services including store supplies, distribution center supplies, office service supplies, merchandise packaging items, construction supplies and maintenance/service contracts.
• Ensure appropriate inventory levels for all inventoried items.
• Work with existing vendors and assist with the sourcing of new vendors to ensure optimal pricing, order quantities, and service levels are attained.
• Act as a liaison between all departments to ensure proper communication is attained during the (RFQ/RFP) request for quotation and/or proposal process and conducting meetings where necessary.
• Assist in the oversight of Purchasing Department Coordinators, Agents, and Clerical employees.
• Gather data to help analyze the “business practices” of the supplies department.
• Work with 3rd party procurement and logistics companies as prudent and necessary to ensure performance and compliance of contractual agreements.
• Track vendor compliance, i.e. correct quantity, UOM, pricing, tax, FOB shipping cost and delivery date are all accurate against the Tilly’s generated Purchase Order.
• Oversee the submittal of all Purchase Orders, receipts acknowledgment for timely invoice payment through accounts payable
• Assist in the disposal of any surplus materials/supplies.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Proficient in the use of Excel and MS Word.
• Ability to perform all essential duties and responsibilities listed above.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Able to effectively use common office equipment.
• Ability to reprioritize projects frequently.
• Must have ability to multitask.
• Independent, self-motivated, team player.
• Able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 5 years procurement experience.
• Minimum 3 years inventory management experience preferred.
• Prior Management experience preferred.
• Experience with Lawson A/P and Lawson PO desirable.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelors Degree preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in English
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
• N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to sit, stand, and operate business equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Typical office environment with low level noise exposure.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter through Malakye.com
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for negotiating, reporting and ensuring purchasing operations are supportive of all areas of the company.
• Assist with the procurement of non-merchandise products and services including store supplies, distribution center supplies, office service supplies, merchandise packaging items, construction supplies and maintenance/service contracts.
• Ensure appropriate inventory levels for all inventoried items.
• Work with existing vendors and assist with the sourcing of new vendors to ensure optimal pricing, order quantities, and service levels are attained.
• Act as a liaison between all departments to ensure proper communication is attained during the (RFQ/RFP) request for quotation and/or proposal process and conducting meetings where necessary.
• Assist in the oversight of Purchasing Department Coordinators, Agents, and Clerical employees.
• Gather data to help analyze the “business practices” of the supplies department.
• Work with 3rd party procurement and logistics companies as prudent and necessary to ensure performance and compliance of contractual agreements.
• Track vendor compliance, i.e. correct quantity, UOM, pricing, tax, FOB shipping cost and delivery date are all accurate against the Tilly’s generated Purchase Order.
• Oversee the submittal of all Purchase Orders, receipts acknowledgment for timely invoice payment through accounts payable
• Assist in the disposal of any surplus materials/supplies.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Proficient in the use of Excel and MS Word.
• Ability to perform all essential duties and responsibilities listed above.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Able to effectively use common office equipment.
• Ability to reprioritize projects frequently.
• Must have ability to multitask.
• Independent, self-motivated, team player.
• Able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 5 years procurement experience.
• Minimum 3 years inventory management experience preferred.
• Prior Management experience preferred.
• Experience with Lawson A/P and Lawson PO desirable.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelors Degree preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in English
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
• N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to sit, stand, and operate business equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Typical office environment with low level noise exposure.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter through Malakye.com