Agent, Fixture Purchasing

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. As part of our team, you will experience: + Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving+ Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow+ Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution+ Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams. GENERAL PURPOSE: The role of the Purchasing Agent is to purchase materials for retail Store Projects including new stores, remodels and expansions, department expansions, refurbishment projects and resets. The base pay range for this role is $26.59 - $38.77. The base pay range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: u2022 Procures in-store retail fixtures, signage, and materials for Store Projects, Corporate Offices, and Distribution Centers at the lowest cost while ensuring highest quality, reliability, and urgency of need. u2022 Generates purchase orders, controls and monitors costs, develops good vendor relationships, resolves problems and disputes with vendors, and monitors the flow of goods. u2022 Assists with formulating strategy for annual bid process based on previous procedures and relative to increased number of Store Projects. u2022 Forecasts Store Project budgets by tracking monthly costs and comparing to current budget using Microsoft Excel. Communicates unexpected issues to Client in a timely manner. u2022 Collaborates with other departments and stores to advise best available product and pricing for needs. u2022 Analyzes and manages appropriate supply inventory levels allocated for Store Projects using PeopleSoft and Microsoft Excel. u2022 Expedites all purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and communicates with Store Project execution team. u2022 Interacts independently with vendors to resolve transactional issues on a daily basis to represent Client. u2022 Reviews and reconciles all invoices for supplies, equipment, and furniture in a timely fashion. u2022 Responds quickly to all inquiries and requests u2022 Completes Special Projects as needed. COMPETENCIES: u2022 Communicates Effectively u2022 Organizational Agility u2022 Collaboration u2022 Leading by Example u2022 Ensures Accountability & Execution u2022 Manages Conflict u2022 Business Acumen u2022 Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: u2022 University degree in Business Administration or related field, or an equivalent combination and field experience required. u2022 Minimum of 3 years purchasing experience including prior management of vendor negotiation and bidding processes required. u2022 Strong Experience with Microsoft Excel u2022 Moderate level budgeting and accounting u2022 Familiar with Access Databases u2022 Proficient in Microsoft Outlook u2022 Has experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PPT, Outlook, Excel) u2022 Purchasing Software experience required: (People Soft, Coupa, ARIBA) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA: Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer. Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc. Consistent timeliness and regular attendance. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically. This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. #LI-Hyrbid SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NA DISCLAIMER This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion. Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

Created: 2026-05-02