Purchasing Agent

Working independently, manages the purchase order processing for the enterprise. Also oversees the performance of key vendors and the method by which goods are ordered and received. This individual should effectively exhibit JD Sports core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following key duties:

• Executes processes and policies related to how goods are ordered and from whom.
• Negotiates competitive bids, scheduling, materials, production methods and distribution schedules.
• Reviews Purchase Requests and issues Purchase Orders. Dispatches purchase orders to vendors.
• Executes the purchase order receipt process.
• Collaborate with finance to ensure payments are processed and paid on time. Tracks the payment process for key vendors and communicates timelines around payments.

• Maintains Quality Control.

• Audits purchase orders from key vendors to ensure accurate pricing and payment.
• Supports new store development by transferring real estate related purchase orders into financial management system.
• Acts as the point of contact for questions around open purchase orders.
• Maintains records for purchase orders to ensure accuracy.
• Supports the Corporate Fleet Program by forecasting and purchasing new vehicles and selling old vehicles.
• Manages Visa gift card employee reward program.
• Processes requests for new corporate credit cards. Acts as a resource for internal teams for questions related to the card program or individual issues. 
• Reconciles purchases made via company cards to ensure appropriate cost allocation, documentation and accuracy.
• Responsible for maintaining database of individual store specifications and coordinates with supply site portal vendor on updates and enhancements.
• Meets with internal business partners to assess needs, and communicates updates as needed.
• Participates in the design and approval for new and existing procurement items, as applicable.
• Manages logistics to meet required due dates.
• Oversees process by which major national contracts are carried out or function as well as policy and compliance.
• Looks for savings opportunities within the existing supply base. 
• Establishes a uniform policy for how commodities are purchased at the store level and at Corporate. 
• Assists with nonmerchandise spend reporting and conducts analysis in support of the procurement team and key stakeholders.
• Runs key reports in the financial management system and provides updates to key stakeholders.
• Acts as the main internal and external point of contract for any travel site related questions across all North America fascias. Monitors key performance and costs indicators for the travel program. Assists travelers with optimizing costs.
• Maintains corporate relationship with travel vendors which includes regular meetings, discussion of savings opportunities and efficiencies and implementation of new policies or products.
• Monitors compliance with travel policies.
• Acts as the backup for other key roles within the Procurement Department.
• Additional duties and projects as required.

Required Education And/Or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Additional 1 - 2 year’s experience in purchasing field.

Required Computer And/Or Technical Skills:

Solid knowledge and abilities with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift
• Use hands to finger, handle and feel
• Reach with hands and arms

• Talk And/Or Hear

• Walk or move from one location to another
• Periodically may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position.
• Average work week is 40-45 hours, which can vary depending on business need.
• The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting.

The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.

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This job description is not intended to cover all aspects, duties, and/or responsibilities required of employees.  Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. ​The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. 

Eeo Statement:

The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws.  The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other characteristic or class protected by law.  The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, including for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices.

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Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application can either call Finish Line at  (317) 613-6890 or email us at talentacquisition@finishline.com.  A member of our Talent Acquisition team will respond as soon as reasonably possible. (This email address and phone number is only for individuals seeking accommodation when applying for a job.)