JOB DESCRIPTION:
League Outfitters is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Purchasing Associate to join our team. The Purchasing Associate will be responsible for placing orders with vendors, following up on orders placed as needed, ensuring the timely delivery of products, and returning products to vendors. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, general understanding of vendor purchasing teams and conditions, and a proven track record with vendor management. This position reports to the Purchasing Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience purchasing from vendors preferred
- Analytical and data-driven decision maker with strong proficiency in working with multiple pieces of software
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Able to take complete ownership of tasks and projects that are assigned.
- Very comfortable working individually and as a team.
- Self-motivated to put in the best effort day in and day out to get the job done.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Initiates and maintains purchase orders
- Works closely with requesting departments, providing information and assistance regarding purchasing related matters
- Continually seeks to understand and support customer needs, concerns, and priorities
- Meets or exceed team members and customer expectations and requirements
- Identifies available sources of supply, including alternate vendor products, in the event of back orders. Checks purchase order accuracy and completeness prior to submitting.
- Checks order status or confirmation on open orders to assure timely delivery and performance standards are met
- Contacts team members in the event of a critical product on back order
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others toward the accomplishment of shared purchasing / company goals
- Resolve any price discrepancies
- Additional duties as needed
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier information
- Contacting customers to notify them of order issues
ABOUT US
League Outfitters is a family-owned sporting goods company with a rich history in sports since 1974. In 1999 we founded our first sports equipment company to provide the finest sports equipment available. We have consistently provided a great shopping experience while offering a huge selection of the best brands available. We stock more products throughout the year than most companies even offer. We carry the finest quality brand name sporting goods, uniforms, and accessories available.
League Outfitters experienced staff is professionally trained and has a great wealth of knowledge concerning the specific needs of individual players and teams. Our knowledgeable staff is here to assist you with sizing, color selection, availability, and pricing. Every staff member we have is here will be able to answer your questions while assisting and serving you.
We are dedicated to you. Our goal is superior customer service with complete customer satisfaction to both individual players and teams throughout the United States and the world! We look forward to providing you with the very best in the latest cutting-edge products, pricing, name brands, selection, service and expertise. We offer shop-at-home convenience 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with same day shipping all over the world at www.leagueoutfitters.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work out of our Jessup, Maryland office?
Experience:
- Purchasing from vendors: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
