Procurement Administrative Specialist

Brand

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required or +2 years equivalent experience
Analytical and comfortable with numbers
Work autonomously and address problems in a structured, logical manner
Proficient with MSOffice, MS Excel and have working knowledge of MS Power Point
Proficient with Outlook and Word
Proficiency with MS Access is a plus
Organized
Self-Motivated
Previous Office experience
Data entry experience/capability



This Procurement Administrative Specialist Temp role gives successful candidates the opportunity to learn new skills and grow their careers with our successful B2B and ecommerce brands in Melrose Park.

The Procurement Administrative Specialist Temp will work closely with the Manger and Buyers/Associate Buyers (Food and Non-Food) learning and assisting in all roles. This is an entry level opportunity that will develop strong collaboration, negotiation, sourcing, buying and applied business skills. Key objectives of this position are to serve as a liaison between the suppliers and the internal operations such as Design, Merchandising, Accounting, Transportation and Production. This role will work with our current suppliers to resolve issues manage purchases. In addition, this role will assist in identifying and qualifying new potential suppliers to bring into the DesignPac vendor portfolio. This role has an indirect impact on profitability through improving supplier performance and cost management. Track orders and communicate and update delivery timing expectations
Source and build relationships with new qualified suppliers
Work on strategic projects with suppliers as directed by Manager and Buyers
Work with Quality Control and suppliers on inspections, supplier compliance management and issue resolution
Work with Accounts Payable and suppliers to resolve chargebacks, invoice discrepancies and purchase order maintenance.
Collaborate with various departments: Logistics, Sales, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Production, Finance, Ecommerce, Structural Department, and Design team
Negotiate, gather, and maintain product cost quotes into Product Lifecycle Management System
Work with the logistic department on incoming truck, ocean, and air shipments
Assist in preparing purchase orders for assigned product categories
Audit Bill of Materials for sold gifts for changes and completion
Manage Samples, revisions, according to detailed specifications as per designers needs

About Us

About DesignPac Gifts, LLC

DesignPac Gifts, LLC works with retailers to design, assemble and distribute beautifully packaged gourmet food gifts. From gift baskets, towers and more, hundreds of unique gifts are designed each year with customization based on retailer needs. DesignPac creations can currently be found in more than 80 retailers throughout the United States and internationally.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., we seek to inspire more human expression, connection, and celebration - for everyone. This means fostering a culture of inclusion where our team members, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that embracing diversity, and celebrating the uniqueness of every individual, makes us a better company.