OVERVIEW
Buy materials, equipment, and replacement parts for new stores, remodeling projects, rollouts, and warehouse inventories and balance discounts achieved through volume buying and availability with inventory carrying cost.
RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)
- Optimize inventory investment through effective management of replenishment cycles, freight cost, and benefits of any special deals offered by vendors while maintaining ample stock levels.
- Track all product recalls whether vendor, customer, or government initiated.
- Negotiate with vendors to achieve the lowest landed cost.
- Monitor vendor performance and service levels with respect to on-time delivery, stock-outs, and product quality at point of receipt.
- Reconcile and approve purchase orders. Document purchasing agreements and check that terms and conditions are appropriate. Follow proper purchasing processes to ensure that all items are received in acceptable condition before payment is submitted.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts that are aligned with organizational and supply chain goals to improve purchasing and inventory replenishment practices and procedures while minimizing cost. Encourage involvement in continuous improvement by encouraging employee ownership and teaming.
- Assist in the training of assistant procurement specialist
- Assist in developing operational performance metrics for reporting.
- Assist in developing operating and capital budgets in line with organizational goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
(Equivalent combinations of education, licenses, certifications and/or experience may be considered)
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Education
• Associates degree in related field required
Experience
• Minimum 3 years related experience required
Licenses/Certifications
• None required
Tools & Equipment
• General Office Equipment
ACCOMMODATIONS
Sheetz is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Sheetz is committed to considering all applicants regardless of disability who can perform all essential job duties with or without accommodations.
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