Manager, Procurement & Visual Business Office

Employer: Bloomingdale's
Location: Long Island City, New York
Closing date: 30 Apr 2023

Function: Finance
Level: Manager
Hours: Full Time

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Bloomingdale's makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale's like no other store in the world. Across all brand touchpoints-from Bloomingdales.com to our newest small store concept, Bloomie's-everyone plays a critical role bringing our mission to life. Our inclusive culture promotes diversity of background, thought and opinion. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative, while having a lot of fun along the way.

Job Overview:

The Procurement Manager will be a supply chain and logistics specialist who will optimize cost effective purchases of non-merchandise goods and services required by the company. Ensuring quality control and adherence to the company's policies and procedures on supply chain management will be some of the main priorities when carrying out this role.

Essential Functions:

Develop procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
Source and engage reliable suppliers and vendors.
Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
Review existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with a diverse mix of vendors and suppliers.
Approve purchase orders and organize and confirm delivery of goods and services.
Perform risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
Control the procurement and visual merchandising budget and promote a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs across departments.
Regularly update the procurement catalog and monitor shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.

Qualifications and Competencies:

Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year college or university

3-5 years related experience

Requires exceptional organizational skills and the ability to plan and manage a calendar on 6 to 9 months lead time
Experience using Oracle is preferable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a friendly, personable, and professional demeanor.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; managing projects and prioritizing next steps with diverse peer groups and senior teams.
Ability to balance competing priorities, work independently, and work a flexible schedule based on functional and company needs.
Strong computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite.
ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent use of computers and other office equipment
Requires close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus

This job description is not all inclusive; additionally, Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. - including Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Blue Mercury - is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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Bloomingdale’s is America’s only nationwide, full-line, upscale department store and a division of Macy’s Inc. Currently we operate 37 department stores and an ever growing number of Bloomingdale’s The Outlet stores in 13 states as well as the always open and fashionable Bloomingdales.com. Bloomingdale’s also has an international presence in Dubai. We are currently looking for leaders who will help shape our future. At Bloomingdale’s, we seek talented creative people with a passion and entrepreneurial spirit who enjoy the fast paced, exciting world of retail. Having a strong interest in fashion as well as being a natural collaborator helps! In short, we want people with a desire to grow professionally as well as personally because at Bloomingdale’s we provide the tools for both. When you join the Bloomingdale’s family, you are now part of an organization deeply committed to giving back to the communities near and afar. Through strategic philanthropic marketing campaigns or local grass roots efforts, Bloomingdale’s is committed to making a difference. Although Bloomingdale’s is part of a Fortune 100 Corporation, we hold true to the family values of our founding brothers, Joseph and Lyman Bloomingdale. As large as we may become, we will remain intimate and operate Bloomingdale’s with the utmost integrity like a family run business. At Bloomingdale’s, we will always have passion for the business and compassion for each other. After all, we are like no other store in the world.

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