Sr Specialist, Purchasing - 11215 Metro Pkwy

With approximately 1,300 boutiques and outlets throughout the U.S., as well as an online presence for each of our brands, it takes sophisticated technology, resources and infrastructure to ensure the continued success of our businesses. From finance and accounting to technology and merchandising careers, we have diverse opportunities available for talented professionals to join our team of nearly 16,000 associates who share our commitment to excellence.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This position is responsible for the procurement of technology goods and services; supporting and guiding internal customers in the selection of appropriate supplies that meet requirements; leading direction and proper use of key procurement tools and contracts; organizing and maintaining accurate and complete records; and adherence to procurement policies, processes & procedures. Work closely with internal finance partners to provide oversight to monthly accruals and key company expenses.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Prepares and issues purchase orders from purchase requests.
• Researches requested products and services; interact with internal and external customers responding to requests.
• Sources, solicits proposals and conducts competitive bids.
• Confers with vendors to confirm or obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery information.
• Develop recommendation through analysis of proposals and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
• Evaluates / Provide Recommendations with vendors for determining their capability for performing to established specifications.
• Negotiates best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements.
• Confirms orders with vendors and internal customers, and follow through to assure timely, accurate and complete deliveries; resolve discrepancies, manage returns and exchanges as required.
• Maintains and produces documentation of requisitions, purchase orders, quotes, supplies and product specifications, pricing, units of measure, performance terms, contracts, suppliers, manufacturers and other pertinent information.
• Responsibility for all aspects of P-Card program from use to reconciliation totaling over $50M once fully implemented.
• Reconciles invoices to receivers and purchase orders, resolving any issues with vendors to ensure invoices submitted for payment are accurate.
• Maintains bid lists, vendor files and records, and prepares bid specifications.
• Evaluates and monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
• Primary contact to establish effective relationships with other departments to enforce company direction so desired results are achieved; leverage relationships with internal and external business partners to drive / create organizational vision & strategy.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to maximize efficiencies and improve service.
• Creates direction with 3 rd party relationship for Store Supply Program with responsibility of monitoring $10M in expense and over $3M in prepaid inventory held by the vendor.
• Other general administration functions as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED: Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• 4+ years procurement experience preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles and techniques of purchasing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong customer service skills; team oriented
• Ability to multi-task gracefully and adapt to changing conditions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external customers in a pleasant, courteous and efficient manner
• Expertise to work effectively with detailed financial data at a high degree of accuracy
• Project and maintain a professional appearance and behavior consistently

Chico's FAS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

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