Procurement Operations Specialist

Clark Associates

Lancaster (Lancaster County)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Clark Associates in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Procurement Operations Specialist to manage inventory across our network and own pricing execution. This full-time, hybrid-friendly role supports inventory excellence and strategic planning across multiple channels.

The role requires 2–5 years in pricing, procurement, or analytics, with strong Excel and Power BI skills, and collaboration with Merchants to optimize cost-to-serve and profitability.

Qualifications

2-5 years of experience in pricing, procurement, finance, or analytics.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; able to troubleshoot problems independently.
Understanding of supply chain or procurement functions and how day-to-day decisions impact inventory and fulfillment performance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with reporting tools; ability to learn internal systems.

Responsibilities

Helps develop & achieve inventory management & strategic inventory planning goals.
Independently manages daily inventory maintenance & day-to-day decision making.
Lead the execution of pricing strategies aligned with organizational goals for revenue, margin, and growth.
Act as a liaison between cross-functional teams to streamline pricing initiatives.

Skills

Pricing

Procurement

Analytics

Vendor relations

Education

This role does not require a degree.

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a proven, collaborative Procurement Operations Specialist to manage inventory across our network and reliably own pricing execution within the organization.

Inventory Management

The Specialist independently manages day-to-day inventory maintenance and logistical decision-making, and helps develop and achieve Inventory Management excellence (Ready-to-Ship & Days on Hand) and Strategic Inventory Planning goals. The role also facilitates vendor operational relationships, proactively identifying and implementing logistical efficiencies.

Pricing

The Specialist executes pricing strategy set by the Merchant team to maintain market positioning against Operating Margin dollar goals, and monitors item and category sales for external triggers that signal when pricing strategy needs re-evaluation. The Specialist partners directly with Merchants during negotiations, weighing operational efficiency against Operating Margin impact, and helps identify and implement Cost-to-Serve initiatives.

Job Summary

We are seeking a proven, collaborative Procurement Operations Specialist to manage inventory across our network and reliably own pricing execution within the organization.

Inventory Management

Pricing

This position is full-time and located in Lancaster, PA, but is hybrid-friendly for those within a 1-hour driving radius.

Procurement Operation Specialists serve Clark’s procurement division, which buys products for our various distribution channels (industry leading Ecommerce platform WebstaurantStore.com, The Restaurant Stores, Clark National Accounts, Clark Food Service Equipment, and 11400, Inc.)

Responsibilities

Helps develop & achieve inventory management & strategic inventory planning goals
Independently manages daily inventory maintenance & is responsible for day-to-day decision making
Lead the execution of pricing strategies aligned with organizational goals for revnue, margin, and growth objections.
Act as a laison between cross-functional teams to steamline pricing initiatives and promotional strategies.
Monitors market pricing and implements price changes to maintain price strategy within profitability goals
Collaborate with merchant team during negotiations to assess tradeoffs between product cost and operational efficiency
Helps identify and implement initiatives to optimize our cost-to-serve in coordination with merchant teams
Facilitates daily vendor relationship management and logistical alignment

Physical Requirements

Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Remote Work Qualifications

Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.
Access to a home router and modem.
A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.

Experience

2-5 years of experience in pricing, procurement, finance, or analytics
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic and complex problems independently.
Understanding of supply chain or procurement functions and how day-to-day decisions impact inventory and fulfillment performance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general familiarity with reporting tools; ability to learn and navigate internal systems and databases.

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

Able to execute Operation strategies in coordination with management
Effective communicator - both written and verbal - with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proven track record of meeting inventory management & strategic inventory planning goals
Proven track record of implementing vendor-level logistical or buying improvements
Mastery of analytics and data-driven decision making, familiarity with pricing tools, ERP systems, or business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI)
Business Proficiency in English is required
Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.
Experience in procurement operations, category management, or merchandising role.
Understanding of pricing strategies and margin optimization techniques

Hiring Process

Please submit your resume and a cover letter
If your application matches the qualities we’re looking for in an employee, you will receive a request for an interview

Company Overview

A rapidly growing, multi-divisional company headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with services supporting all of Clark’s distribution methods in the food service industry.

Benefits