Purchasing Specialist

Cottonwood Heights, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Backcountry our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our four online storesBackcountry Competitive CyclistMotoSportandSteepandCheapaim to supply our customers with the gear knowledge and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down lifes greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products superior shopping experience personalized Gearheadexpertise lightning-fast andaccuratefulfillment and inspirational informative and community-centered content.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to support our growing outdoor ecommerce business. As a key member of our purchasing and operations team this individual will manage all aspects of the purchase order (PO) creation tracking and accuracy process to ensure product flow meets Backcountrys brand and service standards. The Purchasing Specialist will independently oversee day-to-day purchasing operations maintain strong vendor relationships troubleshoot PO-related issues and ensure seamless communication across internal teams.

This role is challenging above and beyond the day-to-day responsibilities youll have a big role within a fast-paced position will report into the Purchasing Lead

What you get to do every day:

Creates and updates purchase orders and submits them to vendors on a daily basis.
Manages vendor performance and assists merchants in evaluating issues and opportunities.
Monitors open purchase orders to ensure that all merchandise ordered is shipped and received.
Ensures dates quantities and pricing on confirmations and/or invoices match the details on the Purchase Order
Maintains PO line level ETAs and constantly reviews and investigates past due items.
Assists the Receiving Department in resolving shipment or vendor related issues.
Communicates issues with vendors and internal business partners and works to improve performance across the supply chain.
Provides administrative support by maintaining and processing the related paperwork for the buying function and other various duties as needed.
Alert internal teams when shipping overages and/or shortages are above the standard acceptable tolerance
Sources product from alternate suppliers as required when specific products are no longer available or backordered from the primary vendor mostly distribution partners.
Updates and validates the in-house product data such as status codes descriptions and attributes.
Track marketplace shipments and returns
Update marketplace product data to keep products available to sell
Update and validate the in-house data such as status codes descriptions attributes and pricing
Maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure they deliver on commitments per agreement with them
Prioritize workload for the team based on company initiatives i.e. shift PO Specialists to assist with SKU setup during high SKU setup periods
Provides additional support to Purchasing Specialists as needed

What you bring to the role:

The role requires strong Excel proficiency including advanced functions and data organization skills.
Extensive experience in data management is important for handling large datasets and supporting business operations.
Coding knowledge especially in Python VBA or SQL is a bonus for automating and optimizing workflows.
Candidates must be detail-oriented accurate and able to work independently.
High school diploma or equivalent
One to three years of previous experience purchasing or three to five years in related business experience. Accounting/Bookkeeping or Direct industry experience is an added plus.
Ability to perform math without the use of a calculator and general understanding of business/finance in order to make good decisions.
Excellent verbal and written English.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Extremely detailed oriented and able to think outside the box.
Passion for the outdoors and knowledge of outdoor activities trends and customer needs

Whats in it for you Joining Backcountry isnt just about having a seat at the tableits about helping redesign the table entirely. Youll be challenged stretched and supported as you grow faster than you thought addition to competitive compensation we offer:

Executive Access:Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership solvingreal businessproblems and earning mentorship from top operators.
AI-First Skill Building:Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineeringyoullbuild a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry.
Accelerated Career Path:High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility new challenges and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands.
Competitive benefits:Paid time off policies 401(k)/RRSP match medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies and employee

Our interview process:

Step 1:If you align with our vision and meet the qualificationswellreach out to schedule a conversation and introduceBackcountry.
Step 2:Youllcomplete a short AI or product-building challenge so we can understand how you approach problems and execution.
Step 3:Participatein deep-dive interviews withBackcountryleadership focused on your experience product mindset and operational thinking.
Step4: fast for the right candidate.

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