As our Procurement Specialist, you communicate with our purchasing colleagues, account teams, and suppliers. In your partnership, you will procure goods and services cost-effectively and time-sensitively. This is done through clear communication, proper purchase documentation, and management of the entire purchasing process from request to delivery. 

To thrive in this entry-level role, you have some experience, knowledge, and understanding of purchasing systems and procedures. You also understand the importance of collaboration when identifying innovative solutions to address client needs. This role will allow you to utilize a mix of organizational, project management, and communication skills, making every day unique and exciting.

ABOUT GMR MARKETING 

We are the Experience Agency Making Unforgettable Stories Born of Humanity 

NOT JUST EXPERIENTIAL. EXPERIENCE. 

The lines have blurred. People live in the physical, digital, and social worlds all at once, and your brand experiences should do the same. 

NOT JUST TELLING. MAKING. 

The best stories are lived, not heard. Make an immersive world for people to explore so they can experience something they’ll never forget. 

NOT JUST CONSUMERS. HUMANS. 

It all starts with the human. If you want to make a lasting impact, look beyond the wallet to understand what motivates and inspires people. 

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Print, promotional, and apparel procurement.You have previous experience purchasing print, promotional, and apparel goods and services. You will document and explain instructions, procedures, and data in a way that is interpreted by the teams you support across the agency.
• Collaboration: Holding yourself and those on your team accountable, supporting each other to seize opportunities, and come to the most innovative and effective process as a team. You will collaborate with agency staff to develop and execute a comprehensive plan that identifies innovative solutions for client needs. 
• Negotiation. You’re comfortable working and communicating with suppliers to obtain price quotes and product availability that result in win-win solutions for our clients. You will negotiate price, delivery, and timeline to match budgets and execution deadlines while driving low-cost solutions based on total value. 
• Project Management. You understand the working knowledge of procurement processes and procedures. You will project manage day-to-day tasks such as processing credit card payments, generating purchase/change orders, reconciling payments, etc. 
• Industry Knowledge. You seek to stay current with the latest innovations in key purchasing categories and procurement best practices. 

OUR DEI MANIFESTO
 
We seek a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives so we can create memories that matter for everyone. 
 
We strive for equity by meeting people where they are, eliminating barriers, and building on their unique talents so we can maximize everyone’s contribution. We seek to recognize, grow and unleash the perspective and possibility of each individual on our team.  

Together, we’re on a powerful journey. Our guiding principles can be found here. 

The annual range for this role varies between $43,000- $53,000 and may vary depending on the candidate’s experience. Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401k, employee stock purchase plan, vacation, personal days and paid holiday time. You are also eligible to participate in disability, life insurance, FSA/HAS plans subject to the terms and conditions of such benefit plans. Please don’t let our posted ranges keep you from exploring this or any other exciting opportunities within our agency.