Job Description
The purpose of this job is to provide product and services sourcing as well as store support encompassing response and resolution to store needs and problems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Lead product and services administration and store support including sourcing, testing, and selecting new products, programs, and services; respond to store needs and solve store problems
- Compile and send out bid packages to potential vendors, analyze returned packages, negotiate contract terms and review, and analyze and edit contracts
- Recommend and collaborate in vendor evaluation, selection, and negotiation process; establish and maintain contractual and business relationships with the vendors, and adjust sourcing strategies based on supplier performance business unit input
- Conduct pricing analyses and total cost models as well as ad-hoc and standard reports
- Organize, review, and analyze company data to identify trends, create meaningful reporting, and develop action items
- Remain current with market trends through relationship with vendors; perform market research and identify new solutions to company’s key problems
- Identify, develop, and implement strategies to achieve process improvements and secure reductions according to implementation plans including post-bid invoice review to verify and track attained savings
- Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
- Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Complete other duties as assigned