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Procurement Specialist - Construction Procurement, North America will be responsible for working with the Sr. Manager of Construction Procurement, North America in supporting the Store Development Construction Project schedule.

This includes gathering vendor proposals to build store budgets, managing purchase order creation, and ensuring timely delivery of materials through communicating with suppliers, freight carriers, Project Managers, and General Contractors.

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Responsibilities

• Procurement of materials, equipment, and fixtures to be used across Foot Locker Divisions
• Coordination and effective communication with other business partners regarding production delivery issues and requirements
• Gather and analyze vendor quotes to formulate budgets for Project Managers
• Build and submit Owner Furnished Items (OFI) budgets to Project Managers
• Create requisition, purchase order, receiving and invoice processing for store supply of goods and services
• Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvement and/or cost reduction via learning the functional business.
• Execute procurement activity for all transactions in accordance with policies
• Reconciling invoices, change orders and back charges
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to job sites
• Understand the functional business; helping to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost containment/avoidance or revenue generation.
• Assist with or manage administrative needs and / or special projects for the team on an as needed basis
• Become proficient in systems (Power BI, PowerPoint, SAP Ariba, and others)
• Compile ad hoc financial reports as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Statistics, Supply Chain, or Related Field and two years of related work experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• Strong interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perform efficiently in a high pressure and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently as well as cross functionally in a collaborative environment
• Results oriented with strong project management skills
• Ability to take direction, multi-task and manage shifting priorities