Purchasing Specialist

Life Time Inc.; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 32,373 - 43,738; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products and services

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Professional development training

Job summary

A leading health and wellness company is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in Chanhassen, MN. This role involves ensuring timely purchasing of materials and services, managing requisitions and purchase orders, and collaborating with operations teams. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and at least 2 years of purchasing experience. The company offers competitive hourly wages, starting from $23.50 to $31.75, alongside comprehensive benefits including subsidized memberships and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in purchasing or procurement is beneficial.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Enter requisitions for operations and capital expenditures.
• Manage purchase orders and ensure services are rendered.
• Hold biweekly connect calls with the Facility Operations Manager.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to consume a high volume of tasks efficiently

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 year college degree in related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Position Summary

The Purchasing Specialist ensures materials, equipment, services and supplies are ordered and delivered in an orderly, timely, cost effective manner to their allocated club regions. They will conduct biweekly connect calls with the Operations department head of their club regions to ensure alignment with the Operations department head’s budget and corporate entries. The Operations team relies on the Purchasing Specialist to assist in their purchasing, selecting vendors, and also to ensure their expenses are accurately reporting in the right period. The Purchasing Specialist is viewed as a subject matter expert in procurement and our ERP system and is utilized for this wealth of knowledge across Corporate and Club businesses. As a part of the Shared Services department, the Purchasing Specialist partners closely with other finance teams, acting as a bridge between Club and Corporate.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Enters requisitions for Club Operations and Capital Expenditure
• Submits requisitions and receipts in a timely manner
• Manages purchase orders and ensures goods/services have been rendered within the club
• Disseminates vendor and product information to team members as requested
• Assists with Club PCards
• Acts as resource to team members for Workday and the procurement procedures
• Holds biweekly connect calls with the Facility Operations Manager
• Communicate or deploy training to the allocated regions assigned
• Partner with other Shares Services departments to complete various daily tasks
• Communicate with vendors on pricing discrepancies, locating product, or providing deliver information

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to consume a high volume of tasks in a time efficient manner

Preferred Requirements

• 2 year college degree in related field
• 2 years purchasing experience
• Proficient in Workday

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $23.50 and pays up to $31.75, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• A fully subsidized membership
• Discounts on Life Time products and services
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
• Training and professional development
• Paid sick leave where required by law

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.

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