Purchase Support Specialist

Foot Locker, Inc.; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 2 days in office

Employee discount on in-store and e‑n‑

Job summary

Foot Locker, Inc. in Utrecht is seeking a Purchase Support Specialist to join our Merchandising team. You will collaborate with Buying, Planning and Allocation to execute inventory purchases and maintain internal SKUs.

You will create and maintain purchase orders, resolve data discrepancies, and support master data maintenance to keep product, supplier and purchasing data accurate. Fluent English and a passion for fashion retail are essential.

Qualifications

• MBO level education required.
• Interest in fashion and retail is highly preferred.
• Retail store experience is a plus.
• Eager to learn and adapt to new systems and ways of working.
• Takes ownership of tasks and shows initiative to improve processes.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Enjoy collaborating with colleagues across teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate SKU creation and maintenance in merchandising systems.
• Execute accurate and efficient purchase order creation and maintenance.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies reported in product data.
• Support master data maintenance and cleanup projects for data accuracy.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and data quality.

Skills

English fluency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Learning agility

Team collaboration

Ownership mindset

Education

MBO level education

Job description

Overview

As a Purchase Support Specialist, you'll work closely with our Buying, Planning and Allocation teams to execute inventory purchases. The position plays a key role in making it possible for inventory to be purchased from our vendors and eventually become available to customers. You'll do this by creating and maintaining internal SKUs used throughout our business. In addition, you'll also generate and maintain purchase orders and resolve occasional data inconsistencies which can arise. As part of the wider Merchandising team, you'll gain a broad exposure to retail operations and how different business functions work together to keep products moving from supplier to customer.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate SKU creation and maintenance in our merchandising systems.
• Execute accurate and efficient Purchase order creation and maintenance.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies reported in product data.
• Support ongoing master data maintenance and cleanup projects, ensuring product, supplier, and purchasing data remains accurate, complete, and fit for business use.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and data quality.

Qualifications

• MBO level education required.
• Interest in fashion and retail is highly preferred.
• Retail store experience is a plus.
• Eager to learn and comfortable adapting to new systems, software, and ways of working.
• Takes ownership of tasks and shows initiative in solving problems and improving processes.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Enjoy working with colleagues across different teams and building strong working relationships.
• Fluency in English required.

Benefits

• Recognition, inclusion and belonging in a diverse environment
• 25 holidays and flexible working (hybrid position, in office ~2 days p/w)
• Employee Discount on in-store and online products
• Casual Sneaker Culture
• Learning & Health/Wellbeing programs
• Career development and growth in an ambitious international team
• Travel reimbursement
• Access to premium wellness apps
• Bike plan and contribution to gym subscription
• Pension Plan
• Discounted Collective Health plans
• Activities organized by our Social Committee#