Laura Bauman: Procurement Specialist in Erie, Pennsylvania

Create and manage diverse strategic supplier partnerships that drive enterprise value with innovation, best cost and competitive advantages. Develop and execute strategic plans by leveraging market intelligence, industry knowledge and cross-functional collaboration. Creating a competitive advantage through supplier selection and management, contract negotiation, supply chain optimization and risk mitigation. Manage corporate card and travel program utilizing Navan and Brex. Create and execute NDAs. Utilize Coupa, Ironclad, DocuSign, and Zip.

Responsible for managing all aspects of the licensed apparel department, including sales, inventory management and systems, web sales, marketing, and special orders. Responsibilities include creating, entering, and approving purchase orders, budgeting, and financial analysis, sales, merchandising and promotions, planning, and implementation. Work with accounts payable to resolve any discrepancies.

Talent Acquisition Manager providing daily real-time coaching to associates and management team. Organizing and executing onboarding training. Prepare and audit employee files, submit I-9s, and conduct new hire orientations.

Responsible for all Store Operations and Leadership, Driving Results, Talent Management, Floor Supervising, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Visual & Operational Execution, Floor Sets and Updates, Visual Merchandising, Scheduling, Recruiting, Training, Human Resources, and Asset Protection.

Select and buy soft goods, hard goods, and accessories for a 30,000 square foot store. Specialize in buying outerwear, snowboards, athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories. Represent the Erie Sport Store at SIA and the Nation's Best Sports Trade Shows. Manage orders from vendors. Approve radio, print, and television advertisements.