Supervisor, Purchasing

Build-A-Bear; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Build-A-Bear in Missouri is seeking a Supervisor, Purchasing to source, purchase, and manage inventory for materials, supplies, and services across corporate, warehouse, and store operations. You will implement sourcing strategies to secure the right goods from the right suppliers at the right cost.

You will evaluate suppliers, lead vendor selections, analyze costs, monitor inventory, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely deliveries and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams & SharePoint.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate potential suppliers and service providers to ensure they meet the company’s needs.
• Lead vendor evaluation and selection processes as well as maintain relationships with key vendors.
• Conduct financial analysis for sourcing options, determining the least-cost approach.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage the ordering process for replenishment.
• Process specific requests and manage communication with stores.
• Coordinate with internal departments to procure specialty materials for creative projects.
• Identify sources for required items, create purchase orders, and follow up to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage the distribution of received materials and supplies to stores.
• Update and maintain procurement and activation tracking reports.
• Key order information from the warehouse for distribution to stores.
• Execute the sourcing strategy while managing costs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Lifting 25 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

The Supervisor, Purchasing is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing inventory for a broad range of company materials, supplies, and services. This role will execute the sourcing strategy that will ensure Build-A-Bear has the right goods from the right suppliers and at the right costs. This Supervisor, Purchasing is crucial for ensuring Build-A-Bear has the necessary resources to support its corporate, warehouse, and store operations in a cost-effective and timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Research and evaluate potential suppliers and service providers to ensure they meet the company’s needs
• Lead vendor evaluation and selection processes as well as maintain relationships with key vendors
• Conduct financial analysis for sourcing options, determining the least-cost approach
• Monitor inventory levels and manage the ordering process for replenishment
• Process specific requests and manage communication with stores
• Coordinate with internal departments to procure specialty materials for creative projects
• Identify sources for required items, create purchase orders, and follow up to ensure timely delivery
• Manage the distribution of received materials and supplies to stores
• Update and maintain procurement and activation tracking reports
• Key order information from the warehouse for distribution to stores
• Execute the sourcing strategy while managing costs

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
• 2-4 years experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams & SharePoint
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Solid verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supply Chain or Purchasing Certification

Behavioral Traits for Success:

• An analytical, inquiring, and critical mind that solves complex problems
• Can consider all related facts and potential issues
• Able to weigh all decisions carefully and thoroughly, based on expertise to avoid risk
• The ability to deal with abstract concepts, systems, and ideas
• Organized self-disciplined approach to producing timely results that are high quality and accurate
• Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
• Lifting > 25 lbs.

Your Performance Will Be Measured On:

Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following:

• Time management and planning
• Communication and negotiations
• Decision-making, judgment, and execution
• Development of others
• Inventory integrity
• Budget planning and tracking
• Achievement of assigned goals
• Use of tools, processes, and systems

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