Procurement Analyst - Savers / Value Village

Job Title: Procurement Analyst (Remote, Pacific Northwest US)

Pay Range: $59,326.00-$85,429.00

Savers Benefits

Geographic & job eligibility rules may apply 

Healthcare Plans  

• Comprehensive coverage (medical/dental/vision) at a reasonable cost 
• Specialized health programs – Improve wellness (quit smoking, counseling, diabetes management, chronic joint pain)  

Paid Time Off  

Sick Pay 

Vacation Pay  

• Paid vacation time begins accruing on hire date  
• Accrual rate ranges from .019 to .038 per regular hour worked   

Holiday Pay  

• Based on position and full-time/part-time status  
• 6 paid holidays plus 1 to 2 additional floating holidays  

Team member discounts 

• Up to 50% off store merchandise  

Flexible spending accounts  

• Use pre-tax dollars for eligible health and day care expenses  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

• A whole suite of free tools and resources to manage life’s challenges and maintain a healthy work-life balance 

 Life insurance

• Company provided peace of mind and the option to purchase a supplemental plan 

 Additional Benefits 

• Annual Bonus
• Performance Merit Increases  
• Disability Insurance  
• Parental Leave    

Who we are:

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers® family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com.

Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.

What you can expect:

• The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
• To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
• An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.

What you get:

Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.

In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.

Benefits offerings including:

• Bundled health plans such as medical, Rx, dental and vision
• Company-paid life insurance for extra protection and peace of mind
• Programs to stop smoking, diabetes management coaching, and on demand care options.
• A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a secure financial future.
• Paid time off from work for leisure or other hobbies.
• A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life.

What you’ll be working on:

This position supports Savers vision of fulfilling business requirements including providing functional expertise and responsibilities for the company’s procurement to pay project.  

Serves as the subject matter expert, advocate, and relationship manager with team members on companywide initiatives, escalations, continuous improvement, and other project and task designated by management as it relates to the procurement to pay project.  This position will be responsible for vendor management, running analytics on spend volumes and issuing scorecards by department for critical Key Performance Indicators (KPI). This position reports to the Senior Manager, Procurement Operations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Vendor management and administration in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (AX)
  • Onboard vendors and maintain vendor information
  • Perform control checks prior to onboarding a vendor
  • Manage the vendor onboarding and qualification process with the support of legal and the Category Manager
  • Manage the Vendor Setup Inbox

• Conduct Request for: Proposal (RFP), Quote (RFQ), and Information (RFI) activities
  • Facilitate relevant request type
  • Analyze vendor responses and present go-forward vendor recommendation
  • Negotiate pricing and contract terms with vendor

• Support customers, vendors, and Office Team Members in following the Savers P2P (Procure to Pay) process
  • Review purchase requisition forms and provide timely and well-mannered help as needed
  • Serve as the subject matter expert as it relates to the P2P (Procure to Pay) Process
  • Monitor and develop training materials and documentation
  • Co-Manage the Procurement email box
  • Assist Team Members and Stores on trouble shooting issues related to the ERP system
  • Pull and distribute monthly Blanket Purchase Agreement reports for Team Members

• Reporting & Process Improvement
  • Ongoing evaluation of systems capabilities for further optimization
  • Ensure business systems and IT teams are aligned strategically and operationally to achieve business objectives on time and within budget
  • Develop key performance indicators (KPI's) and operating metrics established under the procurement to pay project

What you have:

• Understanding of purchasing policies, procedures, and practices
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamic
• Experience using procurement systems tools
• Working knowledge of financial statements and general ledgers
• Demonstrated affinity towards the use of technology and tools
• Demonstrated math and analytical skills
• Ability to be detail-oriented and obtain a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing at all levels throughout the organization
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Demonstrated initiative to facilitate, coach, train and effectively communicate with business partners
• Flexible, self-starter, motivated and proactive individual with the ability to deal with ambiguity and changing priorities
• Ability to establish relationships with peers, internal and external customers and vendors
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Minimum Required Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance or Accounting preferred or a combination of education and experience that yields the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 5+ years of experience in Procurement Operations and strategic sourcing
• Prefer 3+ years of experience in a retail, procurement, manufacturing or logistics environment

FLSA: Exempt

Travel: Less than 5%

Work Type/Location: Remote, Pacific Northwest- US based

Savers is an E-Verify employer