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Procurement and Reordering Specialist
Position type: Exempt, Full-time, benefits eligible
Location: Full-time in the PopUp Meriden, CT Production office, Monday – Friday.
About PopUp Bagels
PopUp Bagels is not just a bagel company—we’re a cultural movement. Our stores are small, our vibes are loud, and our energy is contagious. From signature neon and iconic bullhorns to our “Not Famous but Known” mirror, we’ve reimagined not just how a bagel is created, but how it’s enjoyed: Grip, Rip and Dip! With a cult-like following, massive social presence, and unparalleled collaborations with top companies, partners and Brand Ambassadors PopUp Bagels is defining a new food lifestyle brand.
We keep things simple, but we do them really, really well. And our customers agree.
Role Summary:
The Procurement & Reordering Specialist is responsible for supporting the production and manufacturing purchasing and inventory management functions that ensure materials are ordered, received, and maintained at optimal levels. This position monitors inventory data, performs reordering activities, and collaborates with vendors to support the accuracy, flow, and quality of incoming materials. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, highly proficient in Excel, and eager to learn the business from the ground up.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Monitor inventory levels andmaintainaccurateinventory records across assigned materials and categories.
- Execute reorders based on established thresholds, economic order quantities, and business needs.
- Support procurement andpurchasingworkflows including preparing purchase orders, tracking shipments, and confirming material availability.
- Assistin developing andmaintainingreordering cadences for bulk materials and high-volume SKUs.
- Communicate regularly with vendorsregardingorder status, delivery timelines, pricing, and quality expectations.
- Perform quality checks on incoming materials and escalate any discrepancies or concerns.
- Analyze freight costs, lead times, and storage solutions to support efficient purchasing decisions.
- Identifyopportunities tooptimizeinventory storage, reduce stockouts, and streamline procurement processes.
- Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams such as operations, supply chain, and finance.
- Support general administrative tasks and reporting related topurchasingand inventory management.
Experience and Education Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Economics, ora relatedfield.
- 1-2 years of experience in procurement and inventory management experiencepreferred,no demonstrated experiencerequired.
- Internship or project experience in procurement, operations, supply chain, or data analysis preferred, but notrequired.
- Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, basic formulasrequired).
- Familiarity with inventory management concepts such as economic order quantity and freightlogisticsis a plus.
- Strong analytical ability with high attention to detail.
- Basic understanding of procurement,purchasing, or inventory management principles.
- Ability to learn systems, processes, and product lines quickly.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communicationand vendor relationship-building skills.
- High energy, proactive approach, and willingness to take initiative.
- Ability to solve problems independently and escalate issues when necessary.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in an office environment 5 days per week at the Meriden, CT location.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasional lifting of materials or boxes up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to move throughout warehouse or storage areas as needed for inventory reviews or quality checks.
Additional Role Note:
The duties of this position may change from time to time. PopUp Bagels reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of PopUp Bagels or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general work level. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.
PopUp Bagels is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, age, ancestry, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related condition, unemployment status, gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender dysphoria, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizenship, disability, covered veteran and/or military status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, familial status as that term is described under other protected statuses or any other characteristic as protected under applicable federal, state and local law.
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