RETAIL BUYER - CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
Procurement agent job in Hilliard, OH
MICRO CENTER is the nation's leading computer and electronic device big box retailer! Our technology superstore has an industry-leading 25,000+ selection of premier computer products and the most knowledgeable staff in the business. Passion, Energy & Commitment describe life at Micro Center. We are passionate about customer service and developing long-term customer relationships. We are looking for those that are committed to these same values.
Our Corporate Merchandising team is seeking a self-motivated, results oriented RETAIL BUYER, preferably from the computer/consumer electronics industry, for the position of Merchandise Manager. This position is located in our corporate headquarters in Hilliard, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Relocation assistance will be provided.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Select, negotiate and bring to market best-in-class products and promotions
Achieve category results aligned with Micro Center's goals including revenue and profitability
Negotiate and manage vendor-funded marketing, merchandising and VIR programs
Manage vendor relationships
Recommend, present and direct the development and implementation of category strategies and tactical plans
Coordinate with the Web Development and Marketing teams to maximize merchandising opportunities
Participate in evaluating new business opportunities consistent with Micro Center's short and long-term business strategies
Regularly monitor and respond to competitor pricing
Accurately forecast to ensure proper stocking levels for top selling products
Collaborate and motivate other teams to achieve category objectives:
Distribution and Transportation
Retail stores (Sales and Operations)
Web Development
Marketing
Finance
Planning and Allocation
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
BS degree in retail merchandising, marketing, or business preferred
A minimum of 5 years merchant experience as a Buyer in the Consumer Electronics industry
Strong negotiation skills
A proven track record of establishing and maintaining positive relationships with vendors
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and retail math skills
Must be self-starter who is able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work with speed and accuracy
Must be detail-oriented
Must be a team player
Knowledge of purchasing and forecasting systems required as well as proficiency in MS Office with an emphasis on Excel, Outlook and Teams
MICRO CENTER OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS:
Flexible Scheduled & Excellent Pay
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Coverage for Regular Full-Time Associates
Employee Discount that includes a Friends & Family Discount Program
Tuition Reimbursement & Education Discounts
Paid Time Off for Regular Associates
401K Plan with Company Match
Esteemed Vendor & Company Job Training
Career Advancement Opportunities
OUR GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
At Micro Center, we empower our employees to set their sights high and blaze their own trails. This is a place where your future success and growth are truly a result of your own efforts and achievements. Our teams are made up of motivated individuals who work hard to advance their careers. Join our team and see how hard work, loyalty, competitive spirit and unwavering commitment to the customer can take you and your career to new places.
Micro Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Senior Sourcing Specialist
Procurement agent job in Centerburg, OH
LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking an experienced Senior Sourcing Specialist to join a leading manufacturing company. This role is perfect for a professional with a strong background in procurement, inventory management, and production planning, looking to take on more responsibility in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a balance of hands-on experience in purchasing and supply chain management, combined with the ability to optimize processes and support operational goals.
Responsibilities:
Manage procurement of raw materials, components, and supplies to meet production schedules, ensuring cost efficiency and quality standards.
Build Sourcing strategy developing cost saving solutions while mitigating risk for potential supply chain disruptions.
Develop and maintain production schedules, working closely with production and operations teams to ensure timely availability of materials and products.
Forecast material needs, monitor inventory levels, and adjust procurement strategies to minimize excess inventory and avoid stockouts.
Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
Ensure inventory accuracy and work with warehouse teams to optimize storage, handling, and movement of materials.
Analyze inventory turnover and lead times to identify opportunities for improvement in procurement and supply chain processes.
Provide regular reporting on inventory, purchasing activities, and supply chain performance to senior leadership.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between procurement, production, and logistics functions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement and inventory management processes.
Address supply chain disruptions and material shortages promptly, identifying solutions to keep production on track.
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in procurement, inventory planning, or supply chain management, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
Solid understanding of production planning, procurement, and inventory management principles.
Experience with ERP systems and procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
Ability to work collaboratively with teams across different departments to achieve organizational goals.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and inventory optimization practices is a plus.
Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $100,000- $110,000 based on experience
Hours: Monday through Friday
To learn more about this position, please submit your current resume for immediate consideration.
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Buyer
Procurement agent job in Urbana, OH
Akkodis is seeking a Buyer for a 6+ months contract with a client located in Urbana OH
Pay Range: $27/hr. - $29/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)
Summary:
Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.
Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.
Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Must Have Skills:
3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or buying a Strong negotiation and contract management skills a Knowledge of buying strategies, supplier relations, and cost control a Proficient in procurement software and tools including Microsoft Office, especially Excel a Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
Nice To Have:
SAP Experience, Planning Experience, Aerospace background, A Bachelor's or advanced degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field â Strong analytical and problem-solving skills an Attention to detail and strong organizational skills â Continuous learning and self-development
If you are interested in this Buyer job located in Urbana OH, please contact Nitesh Kumar at ************** or *****************************. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to ****************
This position requires the use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access to controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including some refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records by federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
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Assistant Buyer
Procurement agent job in Delaware, OH
The JEGs Story:
Why do millions depend on JEGS for their high-performance car parts? It's simple - from the iconic mail order catalog to a fully stocked e-commerce experience, we have built a preferred destination for every gearhead, professional racer, weekend warrior and restoration nut who wants to take their vehicle to the next level.
Around here, we don't just sell parts we rely on when driving our own cars around racetracks, dirt trails, and interstates across the country. Parts may be our business - but grease, fuel, exhaust, power, and speed are what we live for.
Job Summary:
Responsible to assist the Buyer in the selection, presentation and maintenance of the best possible assortment of products and brands to satisfy the needs of our customers and enhance their shopping experience.
Merchandise Assortment
Become an expert on assigned lines by understanding the product, potential sources, customer brand and price point preferences, how competition goes to market including, pricing and programs, and presentation methods.
Assist Buyer in always being the first to the market with new products
Utilize the Internet, supplier intelligence, customer service feedback, marketing insight and your own enthusiasm for the high performance category, to stay current with the product to satisfy the needs of the customer.
Assist Buyer in evaluating products from both new and existing vendors for inclusion into the JEGS product offering. Assist Buyer in analyzing invoice cost, allowances/rebates, payment terms, freight, drop charges, initial order discounts, etc., compared to current program or against other vendors.
Follow Buyer's direction in executing the line review process by furnish-ing the data and analysis necessary to update the line with the most current product and specifications.
Assist Buyer in negotiating “extra deals” including Track Tested, First to Market, Lead In Pages, Instant Rebates, In-Order Flyer and Freebies by, from time to time, taking part in meetings and conference calls as directed by the Buyer.
Set up new vendors. Load new part numbers into the system for both new and existing vendors. Update year descriptions, photos, technical infor-mation, and videos on the web as needed.
Assist Buyer in establishing retail pricing by shopping competition to ensure pricing is correct and consistent with company pricing strategy.
Inventory Management
Assist Buyer in continually reviewing sales movement to determine the stocking status of each item using the 5 and over report for additions to the DC. Using the I+A report to identify slow moving part numbers, establish exit strategies for items set to inactive including returns to vendor and clearance markdowns to customer.
After Buyer has reviewed and developed vendor purchase order, key in order for transmission to vendor.
Marketing
Assist Buyer to update and proof catalog ads to ensure accuracy and latest competitive pricing.
Assist Buyer to submit products for the catalogs/web and review pricing, making changes to meet competition as needed.
Assist Buyer to enhance the customer experience through premier web and catalog merchandising.
Assist Buyer to recommend similar items, accessories for the web.
Maintenance
Assist Buyer to review daily reports including UPC code, price match, kit check, special order PO, returns, and take action as necessary.
Identify and record, key contact information for each vendor and together with your Buyer, be the point of contact to the vendor for discrepancies in “terms and conditions” of sale, accounting, shipping and receiving, and file maintenance issues.
Assist Buyer to monitor vendor product quality, shipping performance, sales growth, correct images, product descriptions and cross reference maintenance.
Assist Buyer to keep vendor master file current with any changes to the “terms and conditions” of sale.
Perform maintenance needed in Cellacore or Green Screen.
Build parent pages.
Manage the cross reference file.
General
Establish a professional partnership with vendors and create an attitude of mutual respect.
Interact with internal departments including marketing, private label, accounting, IT, distribution and customer service to grow sales and profits.
Help customer service, when necessary, resolve issues and answer questions.
You have:
A personal passion and strong knowledge of high performance.
History of establishing a professional partnership with vendors and creating an attitude of mutual respect.
Strong time-management skills; experience in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Benefits:
401(k)
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Paid time off
Referral program
Senior Buyer
Procurement agent job in Columbus, OH
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Auto-ApplyMerchandise Planner, PINK
Procurement agent job in Reynoldsburg, OH
Your Role: Merchandise Planner serves as the business manager for a book of business and is primarily responsible for translating the Merchants vision into viable plans and profitable results. The Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining sales, inventory and margin plans that tie to financial targets for an assigned Sub-Brand or Category. Plans will begin at the Sub-Brand or Category level and will drive to choice-level (Style/Color) plans, creating targeted assortments by cluster of stores with similar selling characteristics. In partnership with the Merchant, the Planner drives to additional value through optimizing the assortment for these store clusters. In collaboration with the Demand Forecaster, the Merchandise Planner generates demand plans, which incorporate statistically-based forecasts, merchandise plans and business knowledge. Demand plans provide the basis for future merchandise plans, as well as a forward-looking expectation of sales to inform the distribution process. The Merchandise Planner reports to the Manager, Merchandise Planning.
Why You Belong Here:
At Victoria's Secret & Co, you'll join a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. You'll work alongside industry leaders to set the standard for what a retail brand can achieve, placing customers at the center of everything we do to create products and experiences that bring them joy.
We believe everyone deserves a place where they truly belong. We celebrate individuality and know that your passion, experience, and unique perspective strengthen our team and business. Here, you'll be empowered to perform, grow, and engage through unmatched opportunities to develop your skills, gain real-world experience, and learn from the best in the business.
Your Impact:
Pre-Season
* Build and refine a class/sub-class plan based on guidance from Category and Attribute plans created by Strategic Planning - the class/sub-brand plan is a weekly dollar and unit merchandise plan by class, sub-brand and potentially subclass
* Partner with Merchants to create and maintain a seasonal theme-based assortment list and volume targets by store grouping (format, cluster, etc)
* Develop assortment plans for sales, margin and inventory to the style/choice level by store groupings (cluster/format, etc) in support of productivity and financial targets
* Use demand forecast, pattern after items, targets from attribute and category plans, test results and historical trends
* Incorporate impact of events and entrance/exit strategies
* Propose initial and promotional pricing by item Participate in consensus planning with demand planner; collaborate to drive to one number sales plan with recommendations for events, based on class plan and forecast
* Communicate merchandise plans to other functional groups as follows:
* Logistics for their review from a capacity standpoint. Information gained is then reconciled with the plan; issues reviewed and discussed together
* Finance to inform their rolling business plan; together review and discuss any related issues
* Stores to inform their labor estimates
* Compliance to inform of possible categories for new product quality, testing and regulatory considerations
* Customer Marketing to give strategic direction for the development/refinement of their seasonal campaign plans
* Support the Sales & Operations Planning process by assisting in the preparation of materials for purposes of evaluating and resolving supply/demand imbalances
* Identify test candidates that fit with merchandise strategy
In-Season
* Analyze and reflect current trends in performance of strategy based on actual sales performance; revise in-season plans for sales and profitability, control inventory levels
* Partner with Merchant to develop and propose tactics in response to current business trends
* Manage and execute promotional and liquidation strategy
* Manage the assortment to approved inventory targets
* Communicate revisions both within the team and cross functionally
* Work with Demand Forecaster to formulate alternate event options
* Actively manage inventory levels pulling up, pushing back or cancelling orders; and by working with Inventory Deployment to recommend reorders
Reporting/Analytics
* Analyze performance for area of responsibility relative to performance of plan and trend for both period and season sales, margin and inventory
* Prepare recommendations and alternatives for key financial meetings/decisions in order to maximize sales and margin and optimize inventory productivity, in partnership with Merchant.
* Perform trade-off analysis on impact of new items to the assortment identified at a sub-brand level and provide financial planning recommendations
Integration Points
* Partner with Strategic Planning to inform, reconcile and revise financial targets based on the category and attribute plans
* Participate in consensus planning with Demand Forecasters; collaborate to drive to one number plan and recommendations for event modeling
* Partner with Inventory Deployment to establish and implement short- and long-term inventory management objectives and review order quantities
* Work with cross-functional partners to make informed decisions on promotional events and season planning, exit strategies, new item launches and collections; provide recommendations in response to financial targets
* Assist Merchandising, Logistics and Production to optimize flow of goods from suppliers to warehouses, distribution agents and fulfillment centers.
* Work with demand forecasting to improve reliability through demand plan accuracy
* Integrate with Space Planning to represent the opportunities and constraints that the physical environment creates at store level, monitor results from tests, launches and edits
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Minimum Salary: $84,200.00
Maximum Salary: $114,975.00
VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.
Qualifications
Your Experience:
* 5-7 years of retail planning, demand forecasting experience, inventory management, allocation, assortment planning, or replenishment experience, financial planning or financial analysis experience
* Bachelor's degree in finance, operations, economics, business, statistics
* Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel or related planning, finance or analytical systems
* Experienced in data management systems, like JDA Enterprise Software Enterprise Planning suite
Additional Preferred Experience:
* Merchant or merchandising experience a plus
* Requires strong problem-solving and analytical skills; strong aptitude with numbers; retail math skills
* Positive business influence skills
* Able to identify and influence critical stakeholders, proactively problem solve, and recommend solutions
* Strong communication and presentation skills: concisely presents complex information and recommendations in terms meaningful to a variety of audiences
* Demonstrated leadership capability and executive presence
* Optimization Mindset - designs and develops models/plans to optimize decisions
* Builds collaborative partnerships cross-functionally; identifies/influences critical stakeholders
* Ability to articulate detailed action plans to successfully accomplish goal
* Understands and executes against business strategy and goals
* Makes decisions with limited information but also able to synthesize large quantities of data to drive business decisions
* Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks/projects
* The ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with various levels of management
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance
An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
Purchasing Principal Specialist
Procurement agent job in Marysville, OH
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
About this Position:
The Site Delivery Frame Senior Business Analyst uses expertise within systems and data tools to investigate complex problems, modify, and communicate critical information to the appropriate network, and promote/implement solutions that improve effectiveness and efficiency of the team within a challenging production and supply chain environment. The Senior Business Analyst is also responsible for supporting/implementing business plan themes/strategies developed by SC Delivery Department leadership and SCM Business Unit leadership (specifically pertain to systems/technical applications).
Responsibilities include:
Lead benchmarking and best practices across sites by collaborating with Unit Leaders and Senior Business Analysts to identify and implement cost optimization opportunities.
Provide strategic leadership support to the Site Delivery Frame team with diagnosing complex system issues and implementing sustainable, long-term solutions that enhance operation.
Own and drive high-impact initiatives, including critical projects and Business Plan Themes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and escalating key insights to leadership when necessary.
Act as a strategic liaison with HDMA's SCM Business Unit and other Business Units to influence and deliver system enhancements (e.g., Commonization, OWBW) that drive standardization and efficiency.
Champion capability building by promoting associate development through advanced systems and analytics training, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
Serve as the SME to guide and enable the team in executing critical, time-sensitive production changes with minimal disruption to business continuity.
Who we are seeking:
Required Work Experience:
8+ Years' of relevant professional experience
Required Education:
Bachelors' degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Data Science, MIS, or Computer Science (or equivalent certificates and experience)
Desired skills:
Provides necessary direction, support, and identifies / develops training for team members to perform their responsibilities
Accurately interprets direction from leadership; clearly communicates and conveys technical, business or policy information appropriately across multiple levels within a unit or group of operation
Clearly, concisely & logically organizes and communicates key points, concepts, or strategies to Leadership and/or team members
Takes accountability for actions and decisions of the entire team when outcomes are positive or negative
Takes action to build effective working relationships between individuals from different cultures, backgrounds, viewpoints & experiences
Develops and uses benchmarks and performance measures to track progress or identify gaps
Takes responsibility and stays focused on problems until an effective solution can be found
Continuously seeks opportunities to improve characteristics, conditions, processes, or products and directs improvement activity; has high sensitivity for loss or abnormal conditions
Acts beyond normal customer expectations and encourages the team to do the same
Maximizes outcomes required to meet overall goal by minimizing time and resources
Understands the business, processes and technology employed across Honda's operational units; applies expertise to generate themes to improve characteristics
Demonstrates application of advanced theory across multiple disciplines; develops tools and methods for analysis based on one's expertise
Develops solutions to highly complex, systemic problems that impact or involve multiple disciplines, departments, or products; takes initiative to develop and implement improvement themes that permanently countermeasure systemic root causes
Makes logical decisions using Honda standard processes that have long term implications and considers all relevant factors (technical, business and human)
Understands the importance and impact to the company related to ethics, compliance and policy and acts accordingly
Models' own behavior according to Honda Philosophy and can teach / mentor others to ensure company values are at forefront for all actions and decisions
Additional Position Factors:
Must be able to work overtime approximately 5-10 hours per week.
Work in a fast paced environment with demanding and critical deadlines.
Traveling between Plant/Divisions or special assignments.
Must be able to work weekends and/or shift change from 1st to 2nd shift to help provide support during peak times of year or as needed.
What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth:
Advancement Opportunities
Career Mobility
Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
Training and Development Programs
Additional Offerings:
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Capital Procurement Buyer
Procurement agent job in Circleville, OH
The Capital Procurement Buyer role is a key contributor to Qnity Electronics' capital sourcing strategy, responsible for procuring capital equipment and services across North American operations. This role emphasizes agility, early stakeholder engagement, and total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization. The Buyer works closely with the Capital Procurement Lead (CPL), Category Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and effective procurement execution.
Key Responsibilities
* Capital Procurement Execution
* Manage sourcing and procurement activities for capital equipment and services at Qnity Electronics sites in North America.
* Support the development and execution of master agreements in alignment with category strategies.
* Adapt procurement processes to meet evolving project and business needs.
* Stakeholder Collaboration
* Engage early with stakeholders (BEM, BEL, PTL, SEL) to align procurement with project requirements and timelines.
* Serve as a procurement representative on project teams to ensure vendor needs are addressed promptly.
* Operational Support
* Ensure prompt processing of approved requisitions into purchase orders.
* Confirm purchase order receipt with suppliers and manage order expediting as needed.
* Coordinate with Logistics, Accounts Payable, and project teams to ensure timely delivery, invoicing, and order closure.
* Supplier Management
* Identify and qualify suppliers, including facilitating new supplier setup in SAP.
* Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
* Apply TCO and lifecycle cost analysis in supplier selection and negotiations.
* Process Improvement & Training
* Contribute to the development of procurement metrics aligned with business goals.
* Participate in training initiatives and support simplification of procurement processes.
* Assist in streamlining RFQ/RFP and supplier qualification procedures.
Skills & Competencies
* Solid understanding of capital procurement processes and industrial equipment sourcing.
* Proficiency in SAP and supplier onboarding workflows.
* Strong negotiation and analytical skills, including TCO and lifecycle cost modeling.
* Effective communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Education & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
* 3+ years of procurement experience, preferably in capital or industrial sourcing.
* Experience with master agreements and supplier qualification.
* Familiarity with project management and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
* CPSM certification preferred.
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Auto-ApplySupply Management Specialist
Procurement agent job in Columbus, OH
Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
Job Description
• Individuals will be working in an office environment supporting a team of other supply management specialists.
• The team will be working on product development.
• These individuals will be performing quotes, analysis on quotes and providing this information to buyers.
• Schedule will be an 8-hour day that falls during the hours of 7am-5pm, Monday-Friday, and this person must work onsite every day.
• Some travel will be required - will be doing day trips to visit suppliers. This position will grow into a Buyer role.
Qualifications
• Manager is looking for a Supply Chain Integration Specialist in Dubuque, IA to work in the Hydraulics group.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, preferably in Business or Supply Management, with 3+ years of supply management or purchasing experience (supply management/purchasing experience is REQUIRED).
• SAP experience and a basic knowledge of MS Office are required.
Additional Information
To know more about this position, please contact:
Trixie Gular
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Easy ApplyProcurement Sourcing Specialist
Procurement agent job in Raymond, OH
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Job Purpose
Procurement Sourcing Specialist must work with others to competitively bid outsourced parts amongst suppliers to realize the best value to the company for providing components of Powersports vehicle production. Evaluate responses and make decisions on sourcing selection to support the business direction, maintain positive business relationship with the suppliers, and exercise signature commitment authority in accordance with corporate guidelines
Key Accountabilities
Represent Honda with minimal supervision in interactions with suppliers to request, review, negotiate, and approve quotations that contribute to setting the production costs of global ATV & SxS new models and mass production vehicles. Deliver results that consistently meet defined cost targets. Prepare cost analyses and effectively negotiate with suppliers/designers, using the support of Cost Technical Experts, to contribute to target achievement.
Execute supplier / part / commodity tactics under the direction of Cost Technical Experts, to realize cost reduction, mitigation, avoidance and unit achievement of annual Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Morale (SQCDM) business plan objectives.
Propose maker layout selections to Cost Technical Experts by considering numerous factors including quality, cost, delivery, development, and management on a high volume of parts that result in determining which supplier will provide components for mass production.
Contribute occasionally to spec maturation with designer engineers by providing input on design changes that impact cost in order to provide critical part design at optimized cost.
Provide maximum support to team members; assist management in accomplishing special projects. As a special project arises, provides appropriate level of support based on management direction
Qualifications/Experience/Skills
Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelors Degree or equivalent in related field
Minimum Experience: 0+ years related work experience preferably in Powersports or Automotive field
Other Job-Specific Skills:
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Must be able to operate with high level of confidentiality
General knowledge of cost, budget and/or financial information management
Strong analytical skills (logical through process, reasonability, timeliness)
Time management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills (logical thought process, reasonability, timeliness)
Effective negotiation skills and the ability to summarize key issues for management review
Develop innovative approaches to reduce costs and improve efficiency
Knowledge of SxS and ATV market
Ability to read blue prints and understand specification requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skill
Working Conditions
Travel: Average of 1-3 times monthly. Amount varies based on project demands/responsibilities, conferences, etc.; includes possible overseas travel.
Physical: Primarily works at a desk or scope; frequent keyboarding. Limited kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching or bending.
Hazards: Risks found in a typical office & shop setting. May be exposed to explosives/flammables, pressurized equipment, toxic chemicals and moving parts.
Overtime: Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities.
Maintains professional conduct and follows all departmental, safety DEPARTMENT, and COMPANY policies, Procedures, AND rules.
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
Paid Overtime
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth:
Advancement Opportunities
Career Mobility
Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
Training and Development programs
Additional Offerings:
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Senior Buyer - Supply Chain
Procurement agent job in Columbus, OH
We embrace diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Job Description
If you can maintain and improve the quality and service levels consistent with the established standards, policies, and procedures, then our search ends there, you are the one we want to talk to!
As a Senior Buyer who will be responsible for sourcing approximately $70 million/year of pallet packaging materials.
Lead company's Supply Chain through strategic sourcing processes
Responsible for leading the supplier selection
Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key existing and potential suppliers
Understand key business needs and utilize appropriate tactical plans to deliver business needs
Align cross leadership/cross functional partners to plan via effective internal relationship management
Your Compensation:
Base: $90K
Bonus: $10K
Qualifications
Let's jump on a quick call if:
You have 3 to 5 years of Supply Chain experience.
You have 3 to 5 years of direct purchasing experience.
You have solid negotiation skills
You have worked in the Consumer Packaged Goods company.
You have business experience with one or more targeted products/services.
You hold a BA or BS in Purchasing, Finance, Economics, Accounting or Engineering
You are available to travel up to 25%
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Sr Manager, Procurement- Technology
Procurement agent job in Groveport, OH
About Gap Inc. Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.
This simple idea-that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms-is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director, Procurement, the Sr. Manager Procurement - Software (i.e. SaaS, Cloud) will be responsible for shaping the vision, strategy, and execution of the assigned categories. This role has will contribute towards supporting Gap Inc's NextGen Procurement Transformation, advancing cross-functional engagement and shaping the future of Procurement.
The Sr. Manager will engage and establish partnerships across Gap and suppliers to collaborate, influence, and to be a creative thought partner that consistently delivers value. The Sr. Manager should lead and inspire by focusing on the development, implementation, and execution of sourcing strategies and processes across Procurement, to enable a competitive advantage and maximize the functional ROI for Gap Inc. This role will be responsible for leading 2-4 category managers.
What You'll Do
* Value Capture - Accountable and oversee development and execution of procurement strategies for the Software categories. Responsible for achieving procurement savings (P&L, Capital and Non-P&L) targets for this category. Create and manage a multi-year pipeline of projects that will deliver value year over year. Actively seeking industry best practice and innovative solutions to advance procurement value creation.
* Contracts - ability to lead a negotiation of contractual documents (Master Agreement, SOW, Orders). Drafting and understanding contract language that will support a software purchase.
* Sourcing Rigor - Actively promote a competitive bid culture for Software projects by applying advanced levers and strong shift in how the team works.
* Category Management - Develop deep category strategies with the focus of category management expertise that translates into actionable multi-year sourcing strategies. Building and developing high-performing category management teams.
* Procurement Technology and Advanced Sourcing Capabilities - have a strong understanding and experience with using procurement technology (i.e. spend analytics, sourcing, eAuction, CLM) that will allow you to be more efficient in the ways of working. Develop and maintain in-depth spend analytics, category segmentation and supplier profiling to enable opportunity mining and category management. Analyze and leverage supplier spend data across segmented spend categories.
* Build and strengthen strategic relationships - successfully partner across functions (Finance, Legal, Tech) and partner with senior internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and colleagues to drive results and facilitate complex change management across the enterprise.
* Leverage strong influencing skills - balance speed, different priorities and urgency while proactively considering new alternatives and driving critical thinking to optimize results.
Who You Are
* Experience - 5-7 years of experience in Procurement for global company that has been primarily focused on category management and execution of assigned categories. Demonstrate a strategic mind-set and experience in category management.
* Sourcing Capability - Significant experience driving long-term results through category strategies, levering in-depth market knowledge, collaboration and influencing at all levels of a global organization.
* Drive for Results: Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate and lead others in an ambiguous environment to achieve high levels of performance and deliver sustainable results to the organization.
* Excellent executive level communication and presentation skills.
* Change Leadership - Experience leading with and without authority to influence others and drive decision-making. Always driven by questions What If? and Why not?
* In-depth expertise in Category Management and related processes.
* Develop category knowledge and regularly leverage industry experts, associations, peers, and business partners to identify and benchmark best practices.
Benefits at Gap Inc.
* Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
* One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
* Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
* Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.*
* Employee stock purchase plan.*
* Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
* See more of the benefits we offer.
* For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Senior Buyer
Procurement agent job in New Albany, OH
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Buyer Department: Purchasing Reports To: Purchasing Manager FLSA Status: Exempt
SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE
Assists the Purchasing Manager in sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating the purchase of materials, equipment, supplies, and chemicals. Analyzes vendor quotes and services to identify the most cost-effective and reliable suppliers to support company operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Run and analyze daily MRP (Material Requirements Planning) reports to determine material needs
Plan and purchase raw materials, components, indirect materials, supplies, and services, including those for QC and R&D external testing
Monitor and manage open purchase orders; expedite, cancel, and update records as needed
Report supply chain risks or disruptions to management proactively
Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, and payment terms to drive cost savings and value within defined authority levels and collaborate with management on higher-level agreements to ensure cost efficiency
Update supplier data in the ERP system, including lead times, pricing, and MOQs
Request, evaluate, and quote new and existing materials, components, and services
Support supplier sourcing and qualification in alignment with R&D-led initiatives for new and ongoing business needs.
Monitor and communicate changes from suppliers related to raw material specifications, availability, lead times, or pricing
Collaborate with Customer Service to manage excess or obsolete materials
Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through negotiations or supplier optimization
Participate in writing and managing RFPs/bid invitations; analyze submissions and present leadership contracts for awarding
Participate in procurement strategy execution and support continuous improvement of policies and procedures
Conduct vendor performance tracking and assist in supplier evaluations
Ensure compliance with internal controls, cGMP, safety, and environmental regulations; complete required training
Analyze procurement data using advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, PivotTables); report on KPIs
Support audits, procurement reporting, and assist in training junior team members
COMPETENCIES
To perform this role successfully, the following skills and abilities are required:
Strong understanding of purchasing processes and basic supply chain principles
Proven ability to control costs and negotiate logistics, delivery schedules, and supplier terms
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
High level of organization and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret and follow internal purchasing control procedures
Flexibility to accommodate varied work schedules, including shift work if necessary
Ability to pass background check and drug screening in compliance with company policy
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position will be based primarily in a typical climate-controlled office environment. However, performance of this position does require a physical presence on the production floor at times and therefore, will experience characteristics commonly found in a manufacturing setting. Characteristics would include (but not limited to):
frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Must adhere to and comply with all safety, cGMP and other relevant policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position. The base days and hours are Monday through Friday, eight (8) hours per shift depending on shift assigned.
Due to the nature of the position, work will be required outside of regular business hours, including weekends, to ensure plant operations. Remote access is an available option when based on scenario, but this position is intended be primarily performed on-site.
TRAVEL
No travel is expected for this position.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in related field AND minimum 4 years of buying experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE LANGUAGE SKILLS
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to read and write clear correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and other stakeholders
Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and interpreting simple data such as percentages and ratios
Ability to analyze information, identify problems, and support decision-making with data
Comfortable interpreting technical instructions and procurement-related documentation
Relevant certifications or licenses preferred but not required
Bilingual language skills are a plus
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Senior Buyer (GMP)
Procurement agent job in New Albany, OH
Are you passionate about significantly improving the future of medicine? Do you believe that people are the most important asset of any company? If so, join AmplifyBio!
AmplifyBio is a leading contract research organization with a comprehensive range of services that span from being an outsourcing partner for discovery stage R&D work, a preclinical CRO performing safety efficacy and toxicology studies for small molecules and advanced therapies alike, and, most recently, an expansion into manufacturing services for cell, gene, and mRNA-based therapeutics.
The AmplifyBio ecosystem is comprised of three distinct business units: ADOC (South San Francisco, CA)- Amplify's Discovery, Optimization, and Characterization laboratories: ASET (West Jefferson, OH) - Amplify's Safety, Efficacy, and Toxicology Site; and the most recently opened AMEC (New Albany, OH) - Amplify's Manufacturing Enablement Center.
About AMEC New Albany, OH: AmplifyBio's Manufacturing Enablement Center provides customizable cGMP suites to enable advanced therapy manufacturing in a “hoteling model,” traditional contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) or a hybrid model. Partnering with AmplifyBio for manufacturing cell therapy, gene therapy, mRNA, plasmid, or other modality is quite different from a typical CDMO experience. The goal is to provide flexible solutions customized to client needs while bringing full expert partnership. At AmplifyBio drug developers will find an innovation-rich ecosystem designed to advance a diverse range and class of pharmaceutical products across development stages.
AmplifyBio is seeking to hire a
Senior Buyer (GMP)
to join our growing team!!!
The
Senior Buyer (GMP)
is accountable for building, maintaining, and continuously improving a highly effective procurement function and is responsible for all procurement activities at the site. The Procurement Manager will lead all facets of the procurement process supporting clients while driving activity to achieve desired outcomes at AmplifyBio's new Cell & Gene Therapy manufacturing and development facility. This role will provide direct leadership for purchasing, vendor management, and client services.
What You'll Do Here:
Work with demand planning team on replenishment orders.
Define and establish a highly productive Procurement function that manages multiple clients.
Oversee daily operations of the Procurement function and serve key member of demand planning.
Understand key stakeholder sourcing needs and act as a trusted business partner with regular engagement.
Ensure preferred suppliers, sourcing procedures, and strategies for Indirect and Direct categories (goods/materials and services) are implemented.
Track and report key functional metrics.
Provide training and day-to-day support on procurement systems.
Establish Procurement SOPs for multi-client development process.
Order management and day to day order operation.
We Would Love to Hear From You If:
Bachelors of Science degree with 4+ years of experience, preferably within biotechnology / pharmaceutical industry procurement.
Working knowledge of cGMPs.
An expert in procurement processes and sourcing of goods and services for the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
Demonstrated success in improving organizational performance by developing and promoting talent and providing learning and career growth opportunities for team.
Ability to work in a small company and high growth, fast-paced environment.
Experience with gene or cell therapy is a plus.
Experience with NetSuite and/or Prendio.
At AmplifyBio, we're committed to growing and empowering an inclusive community within our company and industry. Therefore, we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives across our organization.
AmplifyBio is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law.
Why You Will Love Working Here:
We take the health and happiness of our employees seriously and consistently evaluate new ways to Amp up our benefits to provide an amazing place to work. From a wellness program to financial planning and legal assistance, we make sure to take care of our own.
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance that starts on your first day at AmplifyBio!
Competitive Compensation Package
We take work-life balance seriously and we back it up with an UNLIMITED PTO policy.
Generous paid parental leave
Wellness and Self-Care Programs
401(k) match
Tuition Reimbursement
EAP/work-life support system
A fun work environment where everyone's voice matters.
We are just getting started! More benefits on the way!
An Opportunity to Change the World!!!
When you join our team, you will be a part of groundbreaking work while collaborating with our clients, research scientists, study directors, lab technicians, and specialists across a variety of disciplines. The future for AmplifyBio is as great as the combination of our imaginations and actions, and we hold ourselves accountable for our choices and results. We have a bias for action, excellence, and, especially, the health and safety of our employees.
Auto-ApplySenior Buyer - Bedding, Rugs & Window
Procurement agent job in Westerville, OH
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Fosters relationships with vendors. Negotiates deals with vendors. In instances when purchases are not made, maintains positive vendor relationships for future opportunities.
Defines the merchandise strategy, such as mix of close-out vs. non-closeout business.
Jointly with the planner, develops a merchandise plan to support the strategy and achieve stated sales, turn and margin goals.
Identifies opportunities to exploit sales and margin opportunities and partners with planner and merchandise analyst to develop execution tactics.
Collaborates with Planning, Allocation, Distribution and Transportation Services, and Field Management to understand and improve upon internal company processes.
Travels to stores to understand merchandise packaging and presentation requirements, customer requirements and customer trends. Shops competitor stores to assess direction of competition and understand competitive pricing structures.
Travels to trade shows and vendor locations to develop a network of contacts, to stay informed on industry and competitor direction, and to source deals.
Develops a collaborative team atmosphere through an open exchange of ideas and positive feedback between buyer, planner and allocation analyst team members.
Trains and mentors Assistant Buyers and/or Buyers, as requested.
Performs administrative tasks, as needed or requested.
Accountabilities: Achieve annual Sales Dollar, Margin Dollar and Inventory Turn targets for assigned product areas.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
College degree, preferred.
A minimum of five years of retail buying experience, preferred.
Experience in buying complex merchandise categories and categories with large sales volumes.
Excellent negotiation and marketing skills.
Excellent oral and written communication and organization skills.
Motivated and self-starter, willing to take on new challenges and learn every aspect of merchandising.
Able to work as part of a team to achieve common goals.
System capable in spreadsheet, word processing and data analysis tools.
Commissioning Agent - Critical Facilities (Travel Required)
Procurement agent job in Columbus, OH
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**Company Description**
We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities, and our people make it possible.
Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us - and will continue to allow us - to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.
**Job Description**
Olsson is seeking a motivated Commissioning Agent to support commissioning activities for mission critical facilities. In this role, you will assist in reviewing design documents and submittals, help develop commissioning plans and checklists, and participate in functional performance testing. You'll conduct site visits to observe equipment startup and system integration, and work closely with senior team members, contractors, and clients to ensure systems operate as intended. Additional responsibilities include preparing commissioning documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and learning best practices through mentorship and hands-on experience. This position requires travel to project sites across the U.S.
**Qualifications**
**You are passionate about:**
+ Working collaboratively with others.
+ Having ownership in the work you do.
+ Using your talents to positively affect communities.
**You bring to the team:**
+ Strong communication skills
+ Ability to contribute and work well on a team
+ 2+ years of experience in commissioning
+ Strong Knowledge base of Pre Functional and Functional Commissioning
+ Ability to lead projects and self-starter to take on a variety of tasks to best serve the client and their project work
+ Ability to work with marketing and business development to gain new clients
+ Investigation and troubleshooting of problems to find solutions
+ Construction experience
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**Additional Information**
Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we're here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.
As an Olsson employee, you'll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you'll:
+ Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
+ Receive an excellent 401(k) match
+ Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
+ Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
+ Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
**Please note:** The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you're applying for an internship, you can learn more about internship-specific offerings and experiences at Olsson by visiting ********************************** .
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants' personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the "CCPA"), this notice explains Olsson's practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.
For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Noticehere (************************************** .
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Retail Contingent
Procurement agent job in Sunbury, OH
Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last-for you to be yourself in. Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands committed to stretching what's possible.
A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive.
The Sales Support Associate role is an integral part of the store's overall success and efficiency; demanding direct attention to our brand commitment when servicing our customers. Leaving a lasting impression on our customers through friendly, efficient interactions at our cash wrap and a well-maintained sales floor. Accurate and effective work, supporting the flow of product from the moment of receipt through the point of sale is essential to this role.
Sample of tasks required of role:
CASH WRAP:
Greeting the customer with a smile and with eye contact and offering your name
Interact genuinely and naturally with the customer
Read cues and determine customers' needs
Conduct email/name capture, where permitted by law
Maintain accuracy when operating POS
Maintain cash wrap organization and cleanliness
Suggest multiple add‐ons and sell gift cards
Maintain cash and POS media accurately and in compliance with Coach policy
Create lasting impression by genuinely thanking customer and provide reason to return
Represent Coach brand appropriately
STOCKROOM / WAREHOUSE:
Receive shipment and transfers
Notify Store Management when new product arrives
Scan cartons/transfers, verifying store information is correct
Communicate all discrepancies to Store Management
Process shipment/transfers according to Coach standards and timeframes
Organize and clean stock room daily; to include offsite / remote warehouse as applicable
Shift/organize product in the stockroom; react to sell through and make room for new product
Manage stock levels/product ownership in back-of-house and sales floor
Prepare and conduct regular cycle counts, as directed
Participate in store physical inventory counts, as scheduled
Maintain Company Loss Prevention standards
SALES FLOOR:
Regularly analyze sales floor to assess replenishment needs
Replenish sales floor/assigned zone
React to sell through and execute visual merchandising needs.
Support sales floor activities, as directed
Effectively communicate information pertaining to price points, features/benefits, color and stock availability to multiple customers
Respond to customer requests confidently; partner with sales team or Store Management, when needed
Upkeep housekeeping standards
Competencies required:
Drive For Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully. Is consistently one of the top performers. Very bottom line oriented. Steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets first hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas. Easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions. Tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kind of people up down and sideways. Inside and outside the organization. Builds rapport. Builds constructive and effective relationships. Uses diplomacy and tact. Can diffuse even high tension situations comfortably.
Learning on The Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems. A relentless and versatile learner. Open to change. Analyzes both successes and failures for cues to improve, experiments and will try anything to find solutions. Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks. Quickly grasps the essence and underlying structure of anything.
Perseverance: Pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to finish. Seldom gives up on anything before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change. Can shift gears comfortably. Can decide to act without having the total picture. Does not get upset when things are up in the air. Doesn't have to finish things before moving on. Can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
Additional Requirements
Experience: 1- 3 years of previous retail experience (cashier/stock experience, sales etc.), preferably in a luxury retail service environment. Possesses current knowledge of fashion trends and competition in the marketplace.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
Technical: Knowledge of cash register systems, basic computer skills (including the ability to use iPad/laptop, Mobile POS and Internet), utilize walkie talkie, understand and read price and product release sheets.
Physical: Ability to execute at a fast pace. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team. Ability to maneuver the sales floor, sales shelves, and stock room; climbing, bending, and kneeling are required. Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and, at times, lift and carry product/cartons up to 50 pounds to process product shipment/transfers.
Schedule: Ability to meet Coach Scheduling & Availability Expectations, including ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays high retail traffic and sales days (including but not limited to the day after Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Christmas Eve, Mother's Day, etc.).
Note: This document serves only as a sample of job duties and responsibilities and does not include an exhaustive list of all performance requirements.
Tapestry, Inc., parent company of the Coach brand, is an equal opportunity and affirmative action, employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Visit Coach at **************
Our Competencies for All Employees
* Courage: Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
* Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
* Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
* Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
* Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
* Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
* Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.
Our Competencies for All People Managers
* Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
* Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
* Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Visit Coach at **************
General Description of All Benefits: Our company offers a number of benefits to eligible employees, including health benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance and disability insurance. Eligible employees are also able to enroll in our company's 401(k) savings plan and take paid time off for wellness needs and vacations. For additional information about our benefits Click Here - U.S Store Compensation & Benefits
General Description of Other Compensation: Eligible employees will be able to receive discounts on certain products and incentive compensation.
Req ID: 124455
Materials Buyer
Procurement agent job in Bellefontaine, OH
Job Details Mary Rutan Hospital - Bellefontaine, OH Full-Time Day (1st Shift) Description
Follows established policies and procedures regarding procurement of supply items. Should seek out cost opportunities through GPO contracts, communicate effectively with Director of Materials on opportunities for improvement and cost containment activities.
Regulatory Requirements
High school graduate or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
At least two (2) years of experience with the procurement function in the healthcare environment.
Language Skills
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Additional languages preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel products.
Must have above average clerical skills, including typing or keyboarding.
Aptitude for detail and attention to accuracy.
Knowledge of office equipment and computers is essential.
Excellent organization skills are required.
Senior Buyer
Procurement agent job in Columbus, OH
Build your Career with an Industry Leader Headquartered in Cincinnati, LSI Industries (NASDAQ: LYTS) specializes in the creation of advanced lighting, graphics, and display solutions. The Company's American-made products, which include lighting, print graphics, digital graphics, millwork, metal and refrigerated products, and custom displays, are engineered to elevate brands in competitive markets. Founded in 1976, LSI has grown and now has a workforce of approximately 1,900 employees and 16 facilities throughout North America, LSI is dedicated to providing top-quality solutions to its clients. Additional information about LSI is available at ***************
We are looking for a Senior Buyer to support our ADL team out of our Columbus, OH Location.
LSI ADL Technology is an Electronics Manufacturing Services company producing Circuit Board Assemblies, Box Build and Cable Assemblies in the Industrial OEM and Lighting markets. Our production work ranges from running Surface Mount Technology Lines, Wave Solder Machines, Potting Machines and Wire Processing equipment in addition to Soldering, Manual Assembly, Conformal Coating & Testing of products.
SUMMARY:
This on-site position would be responsible for making purchases to support production at our Columbus, OH location. This position would primarily oversee managing connectors, resistors, capacitors, hardware, wire/cable requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Analyzes material requirement planning (MRP) reports and independently makes decisions on procuring materials that are on time, under budget, and to customer specification.
* Serves as category expert and is encouraged to make recommendations for re-design to drive cost savings, to build more sustainable sourcing opportunities, and to make supply chain optimizations leading to better overall customer satisfaction.
* Develops and executes supplier managed inventory programs to increase inventory turns.
* Builds strategic supplier relationships fostering collaboration and open dialogue to improve total cost of ownership and on-time delivery metrics.
* Collects and analyzes data to make fact-based decisions that best serve the organization.
* Follows up with suppliers as needed to address any late purchase orders and notifies leadership of potential delivery impacts. Ability to think outside of the box and offer solutions to mitigate delivery risks.
* Processes exceptions and open purchase order reports to identify production gaps and serves as order expeditor with suppliers to address necessary schedule changes or to fix any order discrepancies.
* Assists in resolving any receiving or invoicing issues.
* Collaborates with cross-functional teams to make process improvements throughout the business.
* Limited travel as required to visit new and existing suppliers.
* Experience with a global supply base and good understanding of logistic incoterms/requirements.
* Other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Health insurance
* Dental insurance
* Vision insurance
* Paid time off
EEOC:
LSI is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. LSI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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Procurement Senior Specialist
Procurement agent job in Marysville, OH
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
About this Position:
The Procurement Sr. Specialist through theme execution / implementation, strategic management and stakeholder alignment is responsible to bring spend within their category under procurement management. Additionally, the Specialist will regularly engage with the business stakeholder community, lead strategies to achieve optimal cost reduction, and ensure the management of supplier relationships and risk. This position is directly responsible for owning the relationships with key site and stakeholder leadership. The Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of sourcing strategies and collaboration with internal business partners and suppliers to reduce risks and costs for Honda. The Specialist is accountable to identify, set, and manage metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. The Specialist drives results through the creation and management of competitive bidding processes and analyzation of data and market trends. The Specialist is responsible to plan for the category, driving/implementing initiatives, communicating and influencing customers and suppliers at all levels. The Specialist must work collaboratively, exhibit a strong sense of urgency to meet customer timelines, exhibit an intense curiosity/learning drive, successfully operate in a fast-paced environment, engage/influence key stakeholders, be extremely customer-focused, and continuously develop their business acumen. Must be able to successfully manage multiple projects, as well as timely completion to meet the business' objectives.
Responsibilities include:
Manage Supplier Performance / Development / Risk/ Support Segmentation
Execute the Strategic Sourcing Function in Alignment with Category
Meet category SEQCDM performance targets and measures, monitor progress and implement countermeasures when necessary
Responsible for project implementation and oversight of projects and business plan items, monitors progress and adjusts direction as needed
Share ideas, negotiate, collaborate, and build consensus across North America sites
Apply key customer (upstream, downstream, and end-user) viewpoint in all category activities
Build a network of productive relationships across AHM / HDMA to achieve category plans, targets and compliance.
Who we are seeking:
Minimum Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience
Minimum Experience:
A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in either a Purchasing and/or Procurement related role or in a field where job knowledge & skills are applicable based on education
Other Job-Specific Skills:
Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft suite to include word, excel, PowerPoint, etc. Familiarity with sap, Ariba or major ERP system(s)
Basic understanding of commercial terms / conditions and identifying / negotiating master agreement requirements; ability to identify engagement risk factors and ensure commercial contracts and legal agreements appropriately mitigate risk and protect Honda.
Understanding of, and experience with, multi-step strategic sourcing processes and category management strategies
Able to explain complex data in an understandable manner for a wide range of audiences
Implement long-term development strategies for category
Communication / negotiation skills for various audience levels
Additional Position Factors:
On-site role
Up to 25% Travel - Ability to Travel on Short Notice for N.A. Support
~5 Hours per Week OT
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
Paid Overtime
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth:
Advancement Opportunities
Career Mobility
Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
Training and Development programs
Additional Offerings:
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.