Supervisor, Purchasing

The Supervisor, Purchasing is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing inventory for a broad range of company materials, supplies, and services. This role will execute the sourcing strategy that will ensure Build-A-Bear has the right goods from the right suppliers and at the right costs. This Supervisor, Purchasing is crucial for ensuring Build-A-Bear has the necessary resources to support its corporate, warehouse, and store operations in a cost-effective and timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Research and evaluate potential suppliers and service providers to ensure they meet the company’s needs


• Lead vendor evaluation and selection processes as well as maintain relationships with key vendors


• Conduct financial analysis for sourcing options, determining the least-cost approach


• Monitor inventory levels and manage the ordering process for replenishment


• Process specific requests and manage communication with stores


• Coordinate with internal departments to procure specialty materials for creative projects


• Identify sources for required items, create purchase orders, and follow up to ensure timely delivery


• Manage the distribution of received materials and supplies to stores


• Update and maintain procurement and activation tracking reports


• Key order information from the warehouse for distribution to stores


• Execute the sourcing strategy while managing costs

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field


• 2-4 years experience


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams & SharePoint


• Strong organizational and multitasking skills


• Solid verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supply Chain or Purchasing Certification

Behavioral Traits for Success:

• An analytical, inquiring, and critical mind that solves complex problems 


• Can consider all related facts and potential issues


• Intellectual confidence 


• Able to weigh all decisions carefully and thoroughly, based on expertise to avoid risk


• The ability to deal with abstract concepts, systems, and ideas


• Organized self-disciplined approach to producing timely results that are high quality and accurate 

Working Environment:

• Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs


• Hybrid work schedule


• Lifting > 25 lbs.

Your Performance Will Be Measured On:

Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following:

• Time management and planning


• Communication and negotiations


• Decision-making, judgment, and execution


• Development of others


• Inventory integrity


• Budget planning and tracking


• Achievement of assigned goals


• Use of tools, processes, and systems


• Stakeholder feedback