Saks Global
SeniorAssociate,BuyingOperations
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“Senior Associate, Buying Operations at Saks Global. Skills: Buying operations, Process management, Cross-functional coordination, Vendor management. Process purchase orders accurately. Coordinate with vendors”
What You'll Achieve.
Provide regular reports; Ensure consistent understanding; Ensure consistent execution; Enhance workflow efficiency; Minimize errors; Support scalable operations
Industry & Context.
Routine problem solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
written and oral communication skills, Sense of urgency, flexibility, ability to multi-task, work independently, little supervision, proactive self-starter, manage multiple priorities, strict adherence to deadlines, routine problem solving, willingness to learn
Nice to Have
average communication and interpersonal skills
What You'll Do.
Process purchase orders accurately
Coordinate with vendors
Prioritize orders based on urgency
Maintain internal trackers
Support onboarding of new vendors
Assist in generating reports
Ensure adherence to SLAs
Flag any delays or exceptions
Work with Buying Offices
Creation of best practices
Documentation of best practices
Liaison between US Buying offices
Liaison between vendors
Liaison between Leadership team
Maintain workflow dashboard
Reporting of business metrics
Provide regular reports on order status
Provide regular reports on vendor performance
Provide regular reports on operational metrics
Train teams on established processes
Manage teams on established processes
Drive process stabilization initiatives
Drive process optimization initiatives
Enhance workflow efficiency
Support scalable operations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Merchandising Planning; Buying teams; Other teams as necessary; stakeholders across the business; Buying Offices; Planners; Vendors; Leadership team
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication
Full Job Description
_**Job Description:**_ _**Who We Are:**_ Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow. Its retail portfolio includes 70 full-line luxury locations, additional off-price locations and five distinct e-commerce experiences. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision, The Art of You, Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own. By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail. Saks Global Properties & Investments includes Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus flagship properties and represents nearly 13 million square feet of prime U.S. real estate holdings and investments in luxury markets. _**Role Summary:**_ Reports to Manager, Buying Operations. Works closely with Merchandising Planning, Buying teams in North America and other teams as necessary. _**Key Qualifications:**_ * Strong written and oral communication skills * Sense of urgency, flexibility, and ability to multi-task are desired traits * Detail oriented with good organizational and clerical skills * Able to work independently with little supervision * The successful candidate must be a proactive self-starter with a dynamic and resilient nature able to work and lead in a fast- paced. * He/she will possess average communication and interpersonal skills in order to engage with stakeholders across the business and provide critical input to business teams * This individual will have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with strict adherence to deadlines and routine problem solving with a willingness to learn _**Role Description:**_ * Process purchase orders (POs) accurately and timely
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