Purchasing Specialist

American Eagle Outfitters • Hazle Township, PA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Provide support to US DC’s, Canada and Nodes in the form of purchasing, sourcing and projects. Follow purchasing and receive procedures to ensure supplies are ordered and delivered in a timely manner. Maintain best practices to ensure full compliance of AE financial policies and procedures and integrity of reported data.

Requirements

• High degree of proficiency Google Suite & Internet applications required
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, & planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
• Positive and forward thinking attitude

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred
• 3+ years of operational experience in a warehousing or retail industry setting preferred
• Working knowledge of PC-based applications, host applications and database management preferred (PKMS, A/S400)

Responsibilities

• Develop supply expense analysis and report results to Management.
• Ensure customer service and demonstrate AE core values in all internal and external interactions – Passion, Innovation, Teamwork, People, and Integrity.
• Prepare requisitions and purchase orders by verifying item specifications and vendor pricing while managing and maintaining production, maintenance, office and janitorial supplies.
• Help develop DC purchasing forecast and plan procurement to meet forecast budget and update strategy as needed to ensure inventory levels meet production and maintenance needs.
• Participate in Ariba procurement software as well as MVP inventory software to order and receive goods. Troubleshoot issues with software and follow through to ensure timely payment to vendors.
• Negotiate with vendors to satisfy Ottawa Campus’ best interest and partner with peers in NMP and other DC purchasing teams to maximize efficiencies and streamline processes.
• Understand and allocate charges in accordance to AEO’s financial reporting requirements
• Research and identify areas of improvement within DC processing. Work with supervisor to document and recommend corrective actions to be taken to address those shortcomings.
• Create work queries to provide Operations with system data as needed.
• Solve intermittent issues between vendors i.e. lost shipments, wrong parts and unpaid invoices.
• Responsible for purchasing spends monthly- including reconciling receipts and expenses according to AEO policies
• Maintain excellent, positive relationships with our Business Partners, Vendors and within IT. Business partners include but not limited to the following: DC associates, DC Management, Transportation Department and Supply Chain.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Better Together culture that inspires community to excel and drives future growth for business and associates
• Empower associates to build their unique career journey through experience, exposure and education
• Inclusive culture that is welcoming and fosters a sense of belonging for everyone

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees