Procurement Officer, Merchandise & Apparel
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Job Summary
Position: Procurement Officer Merchandise & Apparel
Term : Part-time
Salary: 30-35$/hour based on experience
Hours: 10-15 hours per week
About Maverick Volleyball
Maverick Volleyball isone of Canadas leading volleyball clubs serving thousands of athletes across competitive and development programs. As our organization continues to grow we are seeking aProcurement Officerto oversee the sourcingpurchasing and vendor management of uniforms team apparel and coach gear for the club.
This role will ensure that Maverickathletes staffandsupportersare equipped with high-quality apparel whilemaintainingstrong vendor relationships and cost-effective purchasing practices.
Role Overview
TheProcurement Officer willbe responsible formanaging the procurement of all Maverick team apparel and coach wear. This includescoordinating ordering cyclesmaintainingvendor relationships monitoring inventory and deliveries and ensuring that athletes receive their apparel in advance of seasonal program requirements.
The successful candidate will alsoparticipatein theevaluation and selection of apparel vendors helpingMaverickidentifystrong long-termpartners for apparel and equipment supply.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Apparel and Merchandise Procurement Management
- Plan coordinate and manage the purchasing of team uniforms athlete apparelcoach apparel and merchandise
- Align apparel requirements with club leadership coaches and operations staff
- Coordinate ordering timelines to ensure on-time delivery for programs and competitions
2. Vendor and Supplier Relationship Management
- Build andmaintainstrong working relationships with apparel and equipment vendors
- Participate in vendor evaluation and selection including proposal review and recommendations
- Support cost management activities including pricing discussions and negotiations where appropriate
3. Online Store and Inventory Oversight
- Manage the Maverick Online Store including budgeting forecasting and merchandise planning
- Track orders deliveries and inventory levels to ensureaccuratefulfillment
- Monitor inventory and reorder needs to support program demand
4. Branding and Quality Standards Compliance
- Ensure consistent application of Maverick branding logos and apparel standards across all products
- Verify product specifications and quality before approval and distribution
5. Financial Tracking and Purchasing Administration
- Support purchasing-related financial processes including invoice tracking and approvals
- Maintainaccuratepurchasing records order documentation and audit trails
- Usepurchasingand accounting systems (e.g. QuickBooks Online) to track orders and expenditures
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experienceinpurchasingprocurement or buying roles
- Experienceworkingin athletics collegiate sports or team-based apparel purchasingisstrongly preferred
Skills
- Strong organizational and vendor-management skills
- Ability tomanage bulk orders and seasonal purchasing cycles
- Strong attention to detail and order accuracy
- Ability tobalance quality cost and delivery timelines
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Assets
- ExperiencewithQuickBooks Onlineor similar purchasing/accounting systems
- Bilingual (English French)
Why This Role Matters
Each seasonMaverickVolleyballequips hundreds of athletes coaches and staff across its programs. The Procurement Officer plays akey role inensuring athletesrepresentthe club with pride whilemaintainingreliable supply strong vendor partnerships and responsible cost management for the organization.
Application Process & Additional Information
Interested candidate are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
This position will be filled once a suitable candidate isidentified and the posting may close without notice.
To apply pleasesubmityour resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
Work hours will fluctuate across the season. During peak periods you can expect to work more than the anticipated 1015 hours per week while other periods will require fewer hours. The average over the year will be between 10 and 15 hours per week.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
The Maverick Volleyball Club provides Ottawa and surrounding communities with high quality recreational and competitive volleyball programs.
