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Annie’s Attic, located in Berne & Fort Wayne IN, is a rapidly growing, media division of DRG and our products include magazines, books, kits and supplies, online classes and TV programming, which are targeted to home and family interests, including crafts, nostalgia and home décor. It is part of the third generation Muselman family business.
Annie’s Attic’s mission is to be tastemakers who create a wholesome portfolio of brands. We drive profitable traffic by inventing engaging and memorable lifestyle and entertainment experiences that optimize the customer life cycle with a digital first mindset.
Procurement Specialist
Job Summary:
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for driving sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the procurement of high-quality goods and services at competitive prices. This role includes developing and managing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and collaborating with internal teams to streamline procurement processes.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field and/or a minimum of three (3) years’ experience of retail procurement duties, including strong negotiation, analytical and decision-making skills. Must demonstrate a solid understanding of contract negotiations and monitor order fulfillment to meet company standards, along with the ability to manage vendor relationships and lead sourcing initiatives. Must possess the ability to process optimization and work with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Sourcing & Supplier Evaluation: Drive sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers, optimizing supply costs, quality, and performance outcomes.
- Request for Quotation (RFQ) & Proposal (RFP): Design and conduct RFQs and RFPs that support the innovation process and meet key organizational objectives.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, and delivery terms, ensuring the best possible outcomes for the organization.
- Vendor Onboarding: Implement an effective onboarding process for selected vendors to ensure smooth integration and alignment with company goals.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure effective communication and collaboration, addressing risks and optimizing opportunities.
- Quality Assurance: Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to inspect deliveries and ensure that goods meet specifications and order requirements.
- Performance Monitoring: Develop strong relationships with suppliers and measure their performance against key criteria such as cost, quality, delivery, and service levels.
- Issue Resolution: Communicate with suppliers to address and resolve supply issues, working cross-functionally with internal teams (finance, sales, and operations) to resolve concerns promptly.
- Product Research: Research product availability, compliance with standards, and competitive pricing to ensure the organization obtains the best value.
- Bid Management: Conduct informal bids as necessary, evaluating suppliers’ proposals and ensuring the best options for the company.
- Vendor Relations: Maintain strong vendor relations by resolving any issues or discrepancies with orders in a timely manner.
Accountabilities
- Accurate, timely and complete performance of department processes
- Timely and effective communication
- Positive and team-oriented interaction within and across departmental lines
- Effective adherence to deadlines and schedules
Job skills and Work relations:
Employee must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, including negotiations and effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Must possess strong negotiations, collaboration, problem solving and presentation skills. Must be able to adapt to a dynamic and changing work environment and be a proven self-starter with the initiative to meet tight deadlines. Proficiency in inventory management and forecasting software. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, ERP systems, Excel, PowerPoint and other related supply chain management software/tools. Employee must be innovative, have initiative, display professionalism and maintain confidentially at all times, all the while, strongly supportive of both Annie’s Attic and DRG culture and values.
Employee reports directly to the Supply Chain Director
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Employee performs duties in a standard office environment throughout the day, involving sitting, standing, keyboarding, close vision, speaking, hearing and communicating. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds. Incumbent may work with a desktop computer, printer, copier, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment as needed. Employee may occasionally travel in this position.
We demonstrate our commitment to the talented people who make our company successful by offering:
You can learn more about Annie’s Attic at www.annies-publishing.com- Competitive pay rates and bonus structures
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance options
- Holiday pay and PTO
- Education reimbursement assistance
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