Procurement Specialist

Position Overview

Responsible for ensuring Burlington’s supply chain requirements are met in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. This role evaluates procurement costs, builds and maintains strong relationships with vendors and business stakeholders, and provides recommendations on sourcing strategies and purchasing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, purchasing, and coordination of goods and transportation to support new store openings and relocation projects, ensuring all critical timelines and milestones are met.
• Evaluate departmental procurement requests and determine the most appropriate sourcing and assist key stakeholders in vendor selection, onboarding, management, and performance evaluation.
• Conduct sourcing activities, including engaging, negotiating, and maintaining relationships with new and existing suppliers to support business needs and improvements.
• Implement and uphold procurement processes to drive efficiency, cost savings, and adherence to best practices.
• Develop, run, and analyze reports to identify spending trends, compliance metrics, and procurement performance indicators.
• Contribute to vendor performance assessments and support the development and maintenance of vendor scorecards.
• Support field operations with order tracking, issue resolution, discrepancies, and return processing.
• Review, reconcile, and resolve EDI rejection reports and invoice discrepancies to ensure accurate financial processing.
• Monitor and communicate updates on regulatory requirements, including bag ordinances, to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Identify business requirements through spend analysis and demand forecasting for high-spend categories, including store supplies, back-of-house equipment, and ad hoc business requests.
• Analyze purchasing trends and collaborate with business partners to align sourcing objectives, strategies, and operational requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and pre-qualify suppliers and service providers through the approved vendor due diligence and compliance process.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and terms, including pricing, product quality, delivery schedules, and service expectations across assigned procurement categories.
• Support business-critical projects and cross-functional initiatives to ensure the successful implementation of new processes, programs, and operational improvements.
• Maintain strong relationships and effective communication with vendors and suppliers to ensure consistent service, support, and business continuity.

Requirements

• 2-3 years' experience in purchasing, vendor negotiations, inventory management, and supply chain coordination.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Applications and Oracle Financials.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships, control costs, resolve pricing discrepancies, and support efficient procurement operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and Oracle Financials.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships, control costs, resolve pricing discrepancies, and support efficient procurement operations in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

Pay

Min-Mid $50,000.00 - $65,000.00

Schedule

Hybrid