Specialist, Purchasing presso Build-A-Bear, Inc.

The Specialist, Purchasing is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing inventory for a broad range of company materials, supplies, and services. This position is crucial for ensuring Build-A-Bear has the necessary resources to support its corporate, warehouse, and store operations in a cost-effective and timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Research and evaluate potential suppliers and service providers to ensure they meet the company’s needs
• Lead vendor evaluation and selection processes as well as maintain relationships with key vendors
• Conduct financial analysis for sourcing options, determining the least-cost approach
• Monitor inventory levels and manage the ordering process for replenishment
• Process specific requests and manage communication with stores
• Coordinate with internal departments to procure specialty materials for creative projects
• Identify sources for required items, create purchase orders, and follow up to ensure timely delivery
• Manage the distribution of received materials and supplies to stores
• Update and maintain procurement and activation tracking reports
• Key order information from the warehouse for distribution to stores

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
• 2-4 years experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams & SharePoint
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Solid verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supply Chain or Purchasing Certification

Behavioral Traits for Success:

• An analytical, inquiring, and critical mind that solves complex problems 
• Can consider all related facts and potential issues
• Intellectual confidence 
• Able to weigh all decisions carefully and thoroughly, based on expertise to avoid risk
• The ability to deal with abstract concepts, systems, and ideas
• Organized self-disciplined approach to producing timely results that are high quality and accurate 

Working Environment:

• Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
• Hybrid work schedule
• Lifting > 25 lbs.

Your Performance Will Be Measured On:

Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following:

• Time management and planning
• Communication and negotiations
• Decision-making, judgment, and execution
• Development of others
• Inventory integrity
• Budget planning and tracking
• Achievement of assigned goals
• Use of tools, processes, and systems
• Stakeholder feedback

This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Supervisors may assign additional functions and requirements as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter your at-will employment, and Build-A-Bear, Inc. reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as may deem appropriate.