Careers

Mission Statement: At Sportsman's Warehouse, we provide outstanding gear and exceptional service to inspire outdoor memories.

Since 1986, when we opened our very first store in Midvale, UT, Sportsman's Warehouse has been on a remarkable journey. Today, we're proud to have grown to over 140+ locations across the United States and we're still expanding.

But our journey doesn't stop there. We're also committed to helping you craft your career path. At Sportsman's Warehouse, we believe in creating opportunities for individuals who are eager to begin their employment with us. We don't just offer jobs; we offer fulfilling careers with room to grow.

Benefits and Perks:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
•  Paid Time Off
•  Industry Leading Employee Discounts
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Supplemental Insurance - STD, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnification & Volunteer Life Insurance
•  Employee Assistance Program
• On-site Gym Facility
• Employee Appreciation Activities

Join us, where every day is an adventure!

Purpose of Position:

The Purchasing Agent will manage all merchandise procurement and product mix evaluation activities including, but not limited to; negotiating with vendors to obtain reasonable pricing, quantities, delivery dates, review of sales data, and establishing improved procurement programs according to company policies and procedures. They will assist in optimization of inventory levels while minimizing product stock outs and maintaining high customer service levels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determine and manage product mix, additions, phase outs, and liquidation of items to ensure achievement of sales, inventory turn, and margin goals
• Work closely with Item Master Administrator to ensure accuracy of all data pertaining to assigned items
• Maintain close working relationship with the Demand Planners to ensure forecast accuracy, and systems maintenance in an environment of constantly changing products. Coordinate promotions, launches, and critical products per store
• Negotiate and administer of purchasing contracts, vendor return programs, and advertising co-op programs
• Maintain records of product quotations and pricing
• Verify and execute purchase requisitions and release orders created by the Advance Supply Chain Planning (ASCP) for the acquisition of products
• Prepare and verify receipt of purchase orders in preparation for payment processing
• Identify and resolves potential purchasing problems; follow up to ensure timely and accurate product delivery
• Correspond with suppliers and maintains contact with vendors regarding quotations and current status of purchase orders.  Ensures all products are shipped and delivered to meet the purchase order due date
• Avoid stock outs, manage risk of excess inventory and expediting costs, and communicate with store level personnel on pre-season needs and post season clean up
• Maintain an understanding of national markets and product trends impacting current performance and potential future sales
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office. 
• Must have knowledge of the purchasing department’s policies and procedures; along with the ability to create and maintain accurate and detailed records
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication. 
• Strong analytical and math skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. 

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in retail management, purchasing, or similar discipline required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• This position is considered moderately active and involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, use hands and fingers, and stoop/kneel to grab items from the floor.
• The employee may be required to exert up to 75 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include near acuity at 20 inches or less due to computer work
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will experience a moderate noise level (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic)

Travel Requirements:

This position requires some travel.

Sportsman’s Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.