Procurement Operations Pricing Specialist
Clark AssociatesJob Summary The Procurement Operations Pricing Specialist is responsible for driving competitive pricing strategy execution to promote sales growth, optimize gross profit, and improve operating margins. This role acts as a strategic contributor to merchandising and procurement operations leadership, facilitating cross-functional alignment, driving decision-making, and ensuring successful execution of pricing and category initiatives. Responsibilities Pricing Strategy Execution Lead execution of pricing strategies aligned with revenue, margin, and growth objectives Act as a liaison between cross-functional teams: Merchants, Procurement Operations, Global Sourcing, Marketing Understand implications to volume and profit when adjusting pricing to respond to sales trends or competitor pricing Data Analysis & Market Insights Oversee sales trends across categories and product lines Track competitor pricing and market factors Translate market insights into actionable pricing changes Execute forecasting and reporting of economic cost drivers Catalog & Pricing Structure Management Leverage pricing frameworks across different value tiers of products & brands Maintain and enhance pricing structures to execute on the strategy of our catalog Contribute to building and enhancing pricing tools to enable strategic pricing decisions & track financial impact\ Channel Pricing Management Manage pricing strategies across distribution channels Support channel optimization through pricing adjustments and tracking Pricing Hygiene & Reporting Develop and leverage pricing hygiene reports Identify and resolve pricing discrepancies Establish pricing governance standards Process Improvement & Scalability Champion automation and system improvements Drive collaboration to improve tools and reporting Physical Requirements Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching. Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs. Remote Work Qualifications Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks. Access to a home router and modem. A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible). A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment. The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc. Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only. Experience Required 3-6+ years of experience in pricing, procurement, finance, or analytics Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Advanced Excel proficiency Preferred Advanced knowledge of procurement operations, category management, or merchandising Experience with ERP, Power BI, or Tableau Mastery of pricing strategies and margin optimization techniques Education This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else. Desired Traits & Skills Data-driven decision making Attention to detail and data accuracy Strategic thinking and financial acumen Cross-functional collaboration Process improvement mindset Strong communication and presentation skills Company Over…