Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

Who We Are:

Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow. Its retail portfolio includes 70 full-line luxury locations, additional off-price locations and five distinct e-commerce experiences. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision, The Art of You, Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own. By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail.

Saks Global Properties & Investments includes Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus flagship properties and represents nearly 13 million square feet of prime U.S. real estate holdings and investments in luxury markets.

Role Summary

As the Specialist for Shared Services in Strategic Sourcing and Procurement (SS&P), you will serve as the first point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding travel, corporate card, and supplies needs. In this role you will be responsible for helping coordinate and track indirect supplies, supporting third-party logistics (3PL) activities, assisting with corporate travel arrangements, administering corporate cards, and driving policy adherence. The Specialist

ensures timely service, issue resolution, and clear communication — with a strong focus on customer service and operational efficiency.

Role Description

• Serve as the first point of contact for internal customers regarding supply orders, procurement issues, travel bookings, and corporate card inquiries
• Provide prompt resolution of issues related to orders, deliveries, travel arrangements, and card transactions
• Communicate order statuses, policy updates, and travel guidelines clearly and professionally to employees
• Assist in tracking orders and resolving discrepancies or delays in coordination with internal teams and suppliers
• Assist with new vendor setup, vendor updates, and onboarding in procurement systems
• Assist employees with travel booking processes and questions related to travel policies and preferred providers
• Liaise with the travel management company (TMC) to resolve booking issues, cancellations, or itinerary changes
• Support onboarding of employees in the travel system and ensure profile accuracy
• Track and escalate recurring service or compliance issues as needed
• Support process improvement initiatives across shared services
  
  

Key Qualifications

Required Qualifications (Minimum Requirements):

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, finance, or related field
• Experience with procurement and/or ERP systems (Workday, SpendHQ, etc.)
• Ability to influence outcomes using strong verbal and written communication skills as well as relationships
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (nice To Haves)

• Experience in supply chain, procurement, T&E, or operations
  
  

Your Life And Career At Saks Global

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
  
  

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.