GM Procurement Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location: Slingshot Corporate Office - Marion, IN 46953Education Level: Not SpecifiedSalary Range: $16.00 - $17.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: ProcurementPosition: GM Procurement Specialist
Department: Procurement
Reports to: VP of Procurement
Location: Slingshot Distribution Center | Marion, Indiana
 
General Job Description: The GM Procurement Specialist is responsible for maintaining and ordering all General Merchandise products across all Slingshot locations. They will maintain General Merchandise documentation according to purchase process, product type, and supplier account specifications, and communicating both internally and externally to problem-solve. Within a specified timeline, the GM Procurement Specialist will order general merchandise through a variety of vendors and ensure that those items arrive on time or are canceled if delayed and no longer needed.
 
Duties/Responsibilities:

Maintaining regular vendor communication about Slingshot needs and orders
Monitor a shared inbox
Placing GM orders and ensuring they are being completed by their assigned due dates 
Create and maintain new products in the GM software
Complete and deliver required reporting to GM vendors and/or licensing companies as assigned
Support store managers in questions and concerns related to their GM inventory needs
Communicate with multiple departments to problem-solve, create, and carry out resolutions
Complete special projects or requests as needed
Meet weekly with team members to discuss upcoming strategies, review progress of past week, and problem-solve obstacles of specific tasks.

QualificationsSkills/qualifications required:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and generate alternative solutions.
Candidate must be organized, self-motivated, and goal-oriented
Ability to multitask, assess priorities, give precise attention to detail, and manage competing deadlines
Flexibility and the willingness to learn and adapt
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Must be able to work well within a team atmosphere
Must be proficient in moderate level computer skills, with a working knowledge of Google Suite and MSOffice Excel 

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.