Staples · 1 hour ago
Procurement Consultant
500 Staples Drive, Framingham, MA, 01702, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$54K/yr - $75K/yr
1+ years expStaples is business to business. The Procurement Consultant will be responsible for quoting transactional quotes requests beyond the assortment, covering a broad range of categories including Office Products, Pack and Ship, Facilities and Tech.
ConsumerE-CommerceEnterprise SoftwareOffice SuppliesRetail
Responsibilities
Sourcing (transactional, program, RFP, large bids) and purchasing in a variety of categories - including some custom manufactured and imprinted items
Cross functional work to facilitate solutions for special projects, contract renewals, etc
Negotiate item cost, availability, and logistics- in varying complexity
Navigate vendor network and exploring innovative new sources to deliver best fit, appropriate solutions including substitute products as applicable
Pricing solutions to meet margin targets and ensure conversion to profitable sales
Service customer’s needs for product that is out of scope of replenishments functionality
Achieve departmental buyer goals and objectives
Support Staples by expanding the assortment when needed for specific customer inquiries
Provide sales with transactional quotes across a broad range of categories
Effectively manage inbound requests and meet or exceed KPI’s
Complete regular product and vendor training to ensure strong capabilities in finding items within our assortment and beyond
Qualification
Required
1+ years relevant work experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to navigate websites
Demonstrated negotiation skills
Working knowledge (or ability to quickly learn) Sunrise, SA.com, eForm, and SFDC (Salesforce)
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently with self-motivation
Flexible, detail-oriented with strong organizational and information-gathering skills
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment
Strong Multi-tasking & Time Management skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
1+ years in a quoting/procurement role in Office Products, Pack & Ship, Facilities, or Tech categories
Experience with custom manufactured or imprinted items (specs, MOQs, lead times, proofing)
Hands-on support of bids/RFPs (line-level sourcing, compliance checks, timeline management)
Familiarity with eProcurement or sourcing tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa) a plus
Benefits
Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
22 days of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)
Online and Retail Discounts
Company Match 401(k)
Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs
And more!
Company
Staples
Staples is a provider of workspace products such as furniture, technology, cleaning products, and traditional office supplies.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-07-09Grant· $7M
2017-06-28Acquired
1999-11-15Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Michele Parzianello
Chief Sales Officer
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