The Operations Specialist (Procurement) is to support both new initiatives and continuous improvement efforts within Supply chain and Planning Global Organization whilst ensuring that they support the overall company goals and IT strategies. Ensures that the business teams responsible for managing the Trade procurement, Inventory and Integrated Planning functions get the solution and support they need to perform their jobs efficiently. A strong candidate for this role is business focused, technology savvy, is able to communicate at all levels in the organization and thrives in an environment with constantly changing priorities. The Role serves the needs of the Global Business and is able to work with teams in multiple regions. #LI-Remote
- Specialize in finding appropriate sources of goods and services for businesses at the best price to ensure the businesses' continued functionality (This can include office supplies, IT equipment, and large-scale purchases like real estate.)
- Negotiate with different suppliers for the price, quality, timeliness, and other factors
- Track and monitor fixed assets inventory and employees' needs to determine when to order or purchase items
- Coordinate the internal purchase order approval process
- Track estimated shipment dates weekly or more frequently as required and notify the receiving and logistics personnel of the shipment detail if any change to the order
- Produce ad-hoc reports and answering questions quickly and with high accuracy
- Support company operating sectors for activities related to material and inventory cost records and company owned fixed assets, including reporting of actual and forecast data.
- Manage assets entire life cycle from acquisition to disposition/retirement by continuously tracking the status of assets in conjunction with reconciliation of data from ledger.
- Performs other procurement and fixed asset management duties as assigned
- Coordinates the execution of orders with requisitioners through the OM
- Provide other employee service related administrative assistance to the team
- 1-3 years purchasing experience
- Previous experience with asset management is preferred
- Ability to multi-task multiple categories & projects; Ability to effectively prioritize multiple priorities
- Must be familiar with appropriate software applications, which include MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Adept at dealing with situations involving conflict, and able to facilitate constructive resolution
- Ability to coordinate strategies/activities across multiple business functions
- Excellent organizational talent with great attention to detail
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you and your dependents
- Generous paid time off
- 401K/ RRSP plan
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- Team-building activities throughtout the year
- Flexible working hours
We are an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds are key to bringing our concepts to life. If you’re looking to play a key role in creating the best immersive virtual world experience for our users, we invite you to join our team.
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Additional information:
Work Location
The Role will be in-person at our Santa Monica Office here.
