Remote Procurement Specialist

Summary

Join our team as a Procurement Specialist and enjoy remote work, competitive pay, and a supportive environment that encourages your personal and professional growth. As a detail-oriented and proactive professional with experience in fashion retail buying, you'll manage the buying and inventory processes for stores, handle purchasing, inventory management, and supplier coordination.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Google Sheets (Excel), with the ability to create and maintain detailed reports
• Experience with Asana or other project management tools to track tasks and deadlines
• Strong web search skills for identifying new trends, brands, and potential partnerships
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to write professional, tone-conscious emails
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, ensuring accuracy in purchasing and inventory management
• A proactive approach to anticipating needs and problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and make suggestions for process improvements
• A fast learner who can adapt to changing processes and workflows
• A positive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to manage expectations realistically

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Buying Calendar Tracker to ensure timely purchasing and stay ahead of deadlines
• Contact brands for linesheets, lookbooks, and inventory updates. Build strong relationships with existing and potential brands
• Organize selected products on the master digital merchandising board for easy access and tracking
• Create and maintain purchase orders; update the shared Open To Buy spreadsheet for accurate tracking of inventory and purchases
• Submit orders to brands via email or their online systems and cross-check order confirmations, syncing them with internal calendars
• Ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any logistics issues by coordinating with suppliers
• Review and process invoices to ensure accuracy before payments are made
• Analyze sales data to inform and support future buying decisions
• Use Asana to manage and track tasks, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of duties

Benefits

• Above market starting pay scale
• Permanent work-from-home opportunities
• Part-time positions tailored to your availability
• Health & Wellness Allowance
• Opportunities for professional development within the Assistantly community