00015 Store Support CenterLE_301 Hibbett Retail, Inc.
SUMMARY
The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will support the Procurement team and own the negotiation and development of all fixtures, furnishings, and equipment (FF&E), construction materials and all other essential items associated with JD Group Brand's expansion across North America. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will play a key role by executing bids, prototype development, vendor onboarding, vendor management and risk assessment, administrative tasks, planning, and organizing. The primary goal of the Sourcing Specialist is to deliver cost savings while maintaining quality and brand standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides support with the tender process.
- New vendor set up / on-boarding.
- Analyses tender returns and provides feedback.
- Identifies cost savings opportunities to management.
- Aims to reduce costs through various vendor initiatives.
- Issues and manages the procurement initiative and savings tracker.
- Build and manages the Procurement supplier database.
- Processes purchase orders where required.
- Tracks procurement timelines and critical paths delivering on deadlines.
- Coordinates with the logistics and supply teams.
- Tracks and monitors supplier cost savings.
- Support the logistics and supply team where required.
- Supports and coordinates with the construction and design team.
- Additional duties and projects as required by management
Experience and Skills:
- Good communication skills
- Understanding of the procurement function
- Previous experience in working with multiple vendors
- Excellent organizational skills
- Previous project admin experience
- Proficient in Microsoft / Google suite or equivalent
- Possesses good time management
- Good numeracy skills
- Excellent time keeping
- Proactive attitude. Self-Starter.
- Laser focused attention to detail
Required Education and/or Experience
College degree in Business management or related field preferred but not required. Individual should have 2-4 years in retail construction, design, or visual merchandising.
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About us:
Hibbett, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is a leading athletic-inspired fashion retailer with nearly 1,100 Hibbett and City Gear specialty stores, located in 35 states nationwide. Hibbett has a rich history of serving customers for more than 75 years with convenient locations, superior personalized customer service and access to coveted footwear, apparel and accessories from top brands like Nike, Jordan, and adidas. Consumers can browse styles, find new releases, shop looks and make purchases through our best-in-class omni-channel platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @hibbettsports and @citygear.
At Hibbett I City Gear, we make it easy for you to have an edge up on the competition when it comes to your style. Whether it’s the brands we keep on our shelves or the people who work in our stores, we are here to help you reach your next level of play.
You’ll get the latest products first and exclusive items that are harder to find. If you want to put your game in the right hands, you’ve come to the right place at Hibbett I City Gear.
With names like Nike, Jordan, Adidas, The North Face, and Costa, we bring fashion and footwear together for you and your game. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or the whole team, at Hibbett I City Gear we have you covered from toe to head
