Procurement Coordinator

Summary

The Procurement Coordinator plays a crucial role in maintaining and managing inventory for both store and corporate supplies. Working closely with other internal Buckle stakeholders this Teammate will independently manage tasks such as reviewing and ordering supplies through various methods while actively seeking opportunities for cost savings to meet financial targets. The Teammate in this role should demonstrate skills such as strong attention to detail self-motivation and the ability to adapt and reprioritize tasks as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Teammates assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties responsibilities and qualifications. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Collect analyze and interpret procurement data to identify trends cost-saving opportunities and areas for improvement.

Generate and maintain detailed reports on procurement performance vendor performance and expenditure analysis.

Monitor supply inventory levels while actively seeking potential vendors to obtain competitive pricing and bids.

Manage vendor quote process including requesting quotes from vendors comparing pricing and terms to identify most suitable option maintain accurate records of quotes and maintain records of all vendor communication.

Complete purchase orders including drafting review and execution of purchase orders in accordance with Buckles policies and procedures including coordinating with internal stakeholders to confirm order details specifications and delivery requirements.

Demonstrate strong analytical skills and ability to interpret pricing and cost-saving opportunities when necessary.

Build and maintain relationships with vendors negotiate terms and agreements and monitor vendor performance to ensure quality and compliance.

Implement strategies to optimize procurement processes and reduce overall expenses while maintaining quality standards. Identify efficiency opportunities in the procurement process and work with cross-functional teams to streamline and improve processes.

Ensure Purchase Orders processed tracked and received. Monitor use plan ordering and execute plans for certain supplies and goods necessary for the Home Office and other locations as assigned. Coordinate with applicable vendor for completion of delivery in such manner that goods/services are delivered in accordance with Buckles specifications and timing requirements.

Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with an elevated level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit.

Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelors degree from four-year college or university; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in procurement purchasing or supply chain operations and knowledge of the retail industry and procurement best practices is preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job the Teammate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel and talk or hear. The Teammate is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The Teammate must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and complete errands based on business needs.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job the Teammate regularly works in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Buckle is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified Teammates from the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Equal employment opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at Buckle where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status uniformed service member status race color national origin or ancestry creed religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age pregnancy (including childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability genetic information (including characteristics and testing) or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local state or federal law. For state specific information refer to the Teammate Center.

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