Procurement Analyst I

Overview

REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. And you play a part in shaping the future of the outdoors, for people and our planet.

This role contributes to the success of REI by supporting Procure to Pay (P2P) operations through daily use of REI’s procurement systems. The Procurement Analyst I role focuses on providing excellent customer service to internal and external partners, facilitating smooth procurement transactions, and ensuring the efficiency of P2P processes. The role will also support and address queries from the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) unit.

Responsibilities And Qualifications

• Daily Support: Provide day-to-day support for the Ariba procurement system to end users.
• Purchase Requisition Review: Review and approve purchase requisitions to ensure compliance before releasing purchase orders to suppliers.
• Order Monitoring: Track purchase orders, manage rejected POs, and resolve related ordering issues.
• Supplier Coordination: Work with suppliers to provide information on order follow-up, track deliveries, and facilitate returns.
• Issue Resolution: Provide troubleshooting support by partnering with internal and external stakeholders to resolve procurement-related issues.
• Invoice Reconciliation: Assist in resolving invoice reconciliation exceptions to ensure timely payments to suppliers.
• Knowledge Enhancement: Promote understanding of the procure-to-pay system and best practices among users.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system utilization and efficiency.
• BPO Support: Serve as a point of contact for the BPO unit, addressing their inquiries and providing necessary support
  
  
  

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
• 1+ year experience with REI or a similar environment in a Procurement or Procurement adjacent role.
  
  
  

Required:

• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Basic understanding of procurement, supply chain, or procure-to-pay operations.
• Basic skills in Ariba or similar procurement systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with various stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve issues promptly.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service to business partners, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Actively participates and collaborates with others on one's own team and across REI for the achievement of business goals.
• Flexible in one's viewpoints and positions to support the direction taken by others at REI.
• Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems or the pursuit of business opportunities.
• Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound decisions.
• Considers the ultimate impact of decisions and actions on internal and external customers.
• Works smart by setting effective work goals, establishing priorities, and planning well to produce quality work.
• Executes effectively by using resources efficiently, meeting deadlines, and keeping others informed of work plans and progress toward goals.
• Clearly conveys and accurately receives information by a variety of methods and in various situations.
• Builds rapport with all kinds of people inside and outside the organization.
• Acts upon opportunities and involves and influences others in the accomplishment of worthwhile organizational goals.
• Challenges the status quo, champions change and influences others to change.
  
  
  

Closing

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.

Pay Range

$57,300.00 - $71,000 per year