Agent, Fixture Purchasing

Ross Stores•Dublin, CA

5d•$27 - $39•Hybrid

About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE: The role of the Purchasing Agent is to purchase materials for retail Store Projects including new stores, remodels and expansions, department expansions, refurbishment projects and resets. The base pay range for this role is $26.59 – $38.77. The base pay range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

Requirements

University degree in Business Administration or related field, or an equivalent combination and field experience required.
Minimum of 3 years purchasing experience including prior management of vendor negotiation and bidding processes required.
Strong Experience with Microsoft Excel
Moderate level budgeting and accounting
Familiar with Access Databases
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook
Has experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PPT, Outlook, Excel)
Purchasing Software experience required: (People Soft, Coupa, ARIBA)

Responsibilities

Procures in-store retail fixtures, signage, and materials for Store Projects, Corporate Offices, and Distribution Centers at the lowest cost while ensuring highest quality, reliability, and urgency of need.
Generates purchase orders, controls and monitors costs, develops good vendor relationships, resolves problems and disputes with vendors, and monitors the flow of goods.
Assists with formulating strategy for annual bid process based on previous procedures and relative to increased number of Store Projects.
Forecasts Store Project budgets by tracking monthly costs and comparing to current budget using Microsoft Excel. Communicates unexpected issues to Client in a timely manner.
Collaborates with other departments and stores to advise best available product and pricing for needs.
Analyzes and manages appropriate supply inventory levels allocated for Store Projects using PeopleSoft and Microsoft Excel.
Expedites all purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and communicates with Store Project execution team.
Interacts independently with vendors to resolve transactional issues on a daily basis to represent Client.
Reviews and reconciles all invoices for supplies, equipment, and furniture in a timely fashion.
Responds quickly to all inquiries and requests
Completes Special Projects as needed.