Indirect Procurement Manager
About The Position
ThriftBooks is the world's largest used book retailer! We believe in a workplace where respect for our employees matters, where promoting from within is how we grow, and where safety comes first in all our decisions and planning. At ThriftBooks, your work will help get inexpensive books into the hands of people who need them instead of going into landfill. We strive to create a friendly work environment with high standards of performance and rewards for excellence. We started out small and remember that encouraging people to do their best is how we expanded to our current scale. If you want to learn about the intersection of technology, innovation, and good old-fashioned teamwork, we might be a good fit for you. Wherever you start in the company, our hope is that is a launching point to higher achievement. At ThriftBooks, your success is up to you.
Requirements
- 5+ years of procurement/sourcing experience with increasing responsibility (contract negotiation, supplier management, category ownership).
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, forecasting, and cost analysis (variance analysis; supporting budget/forecast cycles).
- Proficient in computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Financial literacy: P&L management experience a must
Responsibilities
- Lead category-specific contract negotiations to improve cost and efficiency.
- Manage and audit resource ordering to support daily processing center operations.
- Maintain cost analysis, budgeting, and procurement reporting tools.
- Develop forecasts and cost models aligned with budgets, demand, and deal structures.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and support negotiations to meet savings targets.
- Partner with Operations and Operations Engineering on expansion, cost, and growth projects.
- Coordinate inventory planning, replenishment, and audits with General Managers.
- Track procurement analytics, including spend, savings, variance, and supplier performance.
- Ensure purchasing processes follow company policies and documentation requirements.
- Complete special projects and assignments as needed.
Benefits
- Annual 10% bonus incentive
- Competitive compensation package
- Earn Paid Time Off at Accrual Rate of 15-days per year
- Six Paid Holidays per calendar year
- Medical & Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Company paid STD/LTD
- Company paid Life Insurance
- 401k match program
- Professional development & growth opportunities
- Work with nice, fun people
- FREE BOOKS!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
