7 jobs found in hoffman estates

The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for sourcing supplies and small fixtures for North American stores, field teams, Hoffman Estates, and Pembroke Pines corporate offices negotiating the most efficient pricing, delivery and payment terms for the Company. Responsibilities Source and negotiate pricing, test new items, set up SKUs in the system and coordinate company rollouts Monitor inventory levels for store/field supplies and small fixtures, review usage, and place orders in a timely manner to avoid backorder status Manage sourcing, sample approval, and order placement for International (Franchise) group Work closely with Store Operations, In-Store Presentation and International departments to set up appropriate New Store and Remodel pick lists and manage AS400 for both supplies & small fixtures Communicate with teams to identify and resolve any product issues Update store order manual and ensure material safety data sheets are in compliance with OSHA...

Claire's - A Career that's always in style Associate Buyer - Ear Piercing About the Role The primary function of the Global Buying department is to deliver a commercially focused and balanced product range and service that meets the customer needs. The Associate Buyer, Ear Piercing will be specifically responsible for supporting in the delivery of key financial metrics for the department, such as sales, profit, margin, markdown and discount, with the core areas of responsibility being: Business Analysis/Merchandising Strategy, Process Execution with some Product Development, Manage Vendor Relationships, Build Cross Functional Relationships and Execution of Assistant Buyer tasks. The role of the Associate Buyer, Ear Piercing plays as a key part in the business as they will support in looking for new ideas and then turning those ideas into a commercial proposition for our customers. • Develop merchandise and service strategy for assigned area of responsibility consistent with...

Job Description Req/Job ID: 1004067BR Employing Entity: Transform SR LLC Employment Category: Regular, Full-time Job Function: Buying/Merchandising Store ID: 58491: Sears Holdings Management Corp The Associate Buyer assists the Buyer in execution of processes and functions for the Buyer s merchandise area. The Associate Buyer is responsible for assortment planning, product selection, vendor negotiation, and marketing of specific lines. This position reports directly to the Buyer and closely with the buyer, buying management team, merchandise planning team, promotional planning team, merchandise placement team and the merchandising support team to significantly improve the profitability and maximize shareholder value. Job Requirements --> Job Requirements JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Executes sales, margin, and inventory plans for their assigned area • Monitors and responds to issues and opportunities resulting from deviations in plan variances • Maintains...

About CDK Global, Inc CDK Global (NASDAQ:CDK) is a leading provider of integrated data and technology solutions to the automotive, heavy truck, recreation and heavy equipment industries. Focused on enabling end-to-end, omnichannel retail commerce through open, agnostic technology, CDK Global provides solutions to dealers and original equipment manufacturers, serving nearly 15,000 retail locations in North America. CDK solutions connect people with technology by automating and integrating all parts of the dealership and buying process, including the acquisition, sales, financing, insuring, parts supply, repair and maintenance of vehicles. Visit cdkglobal.com. Position Summary The Sourcing Manager supports the Strategic Sourcing function in managing the daily demands of the Business within their respective categories, which includes selection and management of suppliers as assigned. The role requires an understanding of the broad categories with a focus on Professional...

This role sits in our Category Development and Planning team for North America, based in our offices in Hoffman Estates, IL (remote arrangement until offices fully reopen). You will be responsible for taking a category-specific and market-centered view to lead the development, delivery and implementation of category strategy efforts. The contributions will help to drive business growth for our North America region. Example workstreams under our category strategy exercises include sizing market segments, prioritizing category and account opportunities, developing and testing value propositions, translating complex data into meaningful insights, and forging strong relationships with key stakeholders, internal clients and external customers. A week in this role could include several of the following activities: Conduct detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis of our industry, global competitors, and new market and product opportunities (in the global food ingredients space,...

ROLE PURPOSE The purpose of this role is to work with stakeholders to develop and an execute Global category strategies for ISIT which deliver improved value for money, reduce risk, improve quality and service as well as develop and deliver a procurement strategy and plan which meets or exceeds targets and expectations. The successful candidate will exhibit excellent leadership and communications skills and a technical aptitude. This category requires significant stakeholder engagement to maintain acceptance with stakeholders on a global basis. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Interface with key ISIT stakeholders and senior leadership team to gain a clear understanding of the organization's strategic direction, supply requirements and business priorities. Analyse global spend, benchmark ISIT category trends, create multi -year strategic sourcing strategies and implement programs that provide a competitive advantage to the business. Develop, negotiate and manage contracts and...

Claire's - A Career that's always in style Director, Strategic Procurement About the Role The Director, Strategic Procurement is responsible for leading strategic sourcing efforts to efficiently and effectively enable spend owners in business units and functional partners to maximize the value they receive from suppliers to meet their objectives. Managing the company's indirect spend will include: developing and implementing a category management approach for all of the Claire's key indirect spend categories, developing and tracking savings initiatives, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. The role is responsible for the achievement of YoY cost savings goals, supplier quality and performance standards, and working capital objectives to enable Claire's to be a world class retailer of accessories, jewelry, and toys. • Develop sourcing and procurement activities that support key business objectives across the business • Ensure the execution of procurement...