Job DetailsJob Location: Chicago - Aurora, IL 60502Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/yearAbout Thriftbooks

ThriftBooks is the world's largest used book retailer! We believe in a workplace where respect for our employees matters, where promoting from within is how we grow, and where safety comes first in all our decisions and planning. At ThriftBooks, your work will help get inexpensive books into the hands of people who need them instead of going into landfill. We strive to create a friendly work environment with high standards of performance and rewards for excellence. We started out small and remember that encouraging people to do their best is how we expanded to our current scale.

If you want to learn about the intersection of technology, innovation, and good old-fashioned teamwork, we might be a good fit for you. Wherever you start in the company, our hope is that is a launching point to higher achievement. At ThriftBooks, your success is up to you.

What You’ll Do

Lead category-specific contract negotiations to improve cost and efficiency.
Manage and audit resource ordering to support daily processing center operations.
Maintain cost analysis, budgeting, and procurement reporting tools.
Develop forecasts and cost models aligned with budgets, demand, and deal structures.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and support negotiations to meet savings targets.
Partner with Operations and Operations Engineering on expansion, cost, and growth projects.
Coordinate inventory planning, replenishment, and audits with General Managers.
Track procurement analytics, including spend, savings, variance, and supplier performance.
Ensure purchasing processes follow company policies and documentation requirements.
Complete special projects and assignments as needed.

Base Salary:

$75,000 - $90,000/yr. This range reflects the good-faith hiring base salary range for this position. however, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, experience, and education/training.

ThriftBooks is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.. All candidates must be willing to authorize a pre-employment background check. All applicants agree to ThriftBooks' Privacy Notice for Employment-Related Personal Data: https://www.thriftbooks.com/s/employment-privacy-notice/ #COR00

ThriftBooks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Why You'll Love It Here:

Annual 10% bonus incentive
Competitive compensation package
Earn Paid Time Off at Accrual Rate of 15-days per year
Six Paid Holidays per calendar year
Medical & Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Company paid STD/LTD
Company paid Life Insurance
401k match program
Professional development & growth opportunities
Work with nice, fun people
FREE BOOKS!

QualificationsWhat You Need

5+ years of procurement/sourcing experience with increasing responsibility (contract negotiation, supplier management, category ownership).
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, forecasting, and cost analysis (variance analysis; supporting budget/forecast cycles).
Proficient in computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Financial literacy: P&L management experience a must

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