Construction Purchasing Specialist

Academy Sports + Outdoors•Katy, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Academy Sports + Outdoors, our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country. We are a passionate, purpose-driven team committed to each other and our customers. We have over 80 years of experience building a culture that puts people first, creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. We believe in the power of fun, and this role is an opportunity to not just help customers gear up for their next adventure, but to launch your own.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
5+ years’ experience working in a purchasing or negotiating position
Analytical with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with individuals at various levels
Ability to remain organized, pay attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines
Ability to work well independently, as well as effectively contribute to a team environment
Strong Microsoft Office program experience, including Excel, Word, Power Point, and Lotus Notes
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business or relevant field of study preferred
Forecasting, strategic planning and inventory management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Verify accuracy of construction orders for individual store projects, including fixtures, millwork, equipment, office furniture, and all other construction-related items for new and updated stores.
Develop processes and procedures to simplify construction orders and ensure delivery schedules are upheld.
Create, report, and implement cost savings initiatives.
Identify order overages for store projects (new and updates) by implementing a process to identify overages.
Contact and manage recyclers/buyers/liquidators for bulk used fixtures, and sell or recycle fixtures for ASO return profit.
Partner with Space Planning/Plan-O-Grams to create a program that ensures fixture orders are based on actual POG counts, not bulk ordering for coverage.
Review CAD plans to place accurate office furniture orders with the proper vendor and ensure on-time delivery and installation.
Manage on-hand store counts and adjust backstock fixture numbers for current and future seasonal changes upon project completion.
Participate in store project walks to identify items that may need to be ordered for the store project.
Travel to and document that fixture procedure implementations are being followed by vendors and the store support team.
Secure diagrams on how to install/build specialty fixtures and create and maintain an assembly book.
Partner with the store support merchandise team and construction team to assist in the execution of the store project.
Manage the completion of punch list items upon project completion due to missing or pending fixtures.
Manage vendors for the tracking of deliveries and expediting where applicable.
Develop and manage close business relationships with key stakeholders to identify needs and ensure business goals are met.
Aid in resolving all issues that may arise such as backorders, short shipments, and late shipments.
Communicate order information and changes that impact stores and field representatives.
Manage expenditures and manage unneeded costs.
Source and select vendors, place orders, verify product quality, and ensure on-time deliveries.
Monitor project execution to ensure that key milestones and financial budgets are met and projects are delivered effectively to achieve the overall goals and objectives of remodel projects and new store openings.
Escalate issues to ensure they are resolved as needed.
Interface and meet with vendors and store managers, in addition to construction and fixture set-up/merchandise project managers and others as necessary.
Manage vendor relations through all project phases: production, logistics, implementation, and project close-outs of all custom and non-custom fixtures and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.