Purchasing Agent I

Hot Topic, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Topic Inc. is seeking a hands-on Procurement Specialist to manage bids, supplier negotiations and purchase orders in line with our brand standards across California. You will collaborate with finance and brand teams to optimize spend and ensure timely deliveries.

The role requires 3–5 years in facility or commodity purchasing, a business degree, and strong interpersonal skills. Oracle experience is a plus as we leverage ERP systems to drive efficiencies and cost savings.

Qualifications

• AA or BA/BS in Business or related field required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years facility or commodity purchasing experience.
• Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of purchasing and a basic understanding of the finance functions.
• Experience in Oracle a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate bids, analysis and negotiations for goods and services, as assigned.
• Accurate and timely processing of all purchase orders according to company standard process.
• Manage day-to-day business relationships with suppliers under established agreements, including demand/volume/delivery changes, issue resolution and backorder follow-up.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services that meet quality, service and price standards.
• Collaborate with purchasing and finance to support initiatives that reduce transaction costs and consolidate volume.
• Communicate effectively across organizational levels to support procurement goals.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

AA or BA/BS in Business or related field

Tools

Oracle

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Facilitate bids, analysis and negotiations for goods and services, as assigned
• Accurate and timely processing of all purchase orders according to company standard process.
• Manage the day-to-day business relationship and transactions utilizing pre-established Annual and Blanket Agreements with key suppliers through supporting activities including ordering, communication of demand/ volume/ delivery time changes, issue resolution, sharing of end-user feedback, follow up on backorders, etc.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services that meet the quality, service and price performance standards of the company
• Works with other members of the purchasing and finance team to support and implement financial initiatives that reduce transaction cost and consolidate volume.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively across different organizational levels, functions and brands to support procurement goals and objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• AA or BA/BS in Business or related field required
• Minimum of 3-5 years facility or commodity purchasing experience
• Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of purchasing and a basic understanding of the finance functions
• Experience in Oracle a plus, but not required
• Quick customer service/problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; Able to forge internal customer and external supplier relationships

$22 - $26.45 an hour

Please note the pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but other factors such as an individual’s education, location, meeting the minimum job requirements for the role, training and experience, will determine the final salary for potential new hires.