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About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.

Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico’s, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.

Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

About the role
This role is an integral part of the Strategic Procurement team, responsible for managing Talbots' store supplies program and supporting corporate blanket and purchase order creations.

The impact you can have

• Identify and procure all necessary supplies and inventory items needed for a retail store's operations, including office supplies, cleaning materials, packaging, and other non-merchandise goods. 
• Ensure timely delivery while adhering to budget constraints and company policies; essentially managing the purchasing process for all non-merchandise items required to run the store smoothly. 
• Partner with vendors, internal departments, and stakeholders to drive cost-effective procurement while upholding quality and compliance standards.
• Foster collaboration with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, develop project plans, and manage procurement activities efficiently.
• This role presents an exciting opportunity to enhance procurement operations, optimize inventory management, and leverage data analytics to drive strategic, informed decision-making.

Store Purchasing Management

• Maintains and produces documentation of requisitions, purchase orders, quotes, supplies and product specifications, pricing, units of measure, performance terms, contracts, suppliers, manufacturers and other pertinent information
• Prepares and issues purchase orders from purchase requests
• Confirms order with vendors and internal customers, and follow through to assure timely, accurate and complete deliveries; resolve discrepancies
• Research requested products and services; interact with internal and external customers responding to requests
• Work closely with internal partners and Store Operations to monitor inventory levels and manage supply reordering as needed
• Communicates with vendors to verify or gather product and service details, including price, availability, and delivery information
• Negotiates best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements
• Reconciles invoices to receivers and purchase orders, resolving any issues with vendors to ensure invoices submitted for payment are accurate

Corporate Support

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for blanket and purchase order needs
• Create and issue purchase orders based on requisitions

Sourcing

• Partner with Procurement SRM team and internal stakeholders for sourcing activities
• Evaluate / Provide Recommendations with vendors for determining their capability for performing to established specifications

Reporting

• Prepare reports on procurement activities, cost analysis, and supplier performance.
• Review annual blanket/purchase order needs
• Oracle usage reporting
• Accounting for prepaid reporting

General

• Maintain item master for Oracle and 3rd party vendor site.
• Analyze spending patterns and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Identifies and implements process improvements to maximize efficiencies and improve service

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 4 years of procurement experience preferred
• Hands-on experience and proficiency with Oracle financial systems and/or SAP
• Strong understanding of purchasing concepts, principles, and techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent customer service skills with a team-oriented mindset
• Effectively multitask and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment while prioritizing tasks and managing workload efficiently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally at all levels
• Maintain a consistently professional demeanor and appearance, demonstrating integrity, strong work ethic, and professionalism
• Self-motivated, independent, and capable of managing responsibilities efficiently
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational skills

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.  
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities. *  
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)* 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*
• The target salary range for this role is: $70k - $80k

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

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This position works hybrid based out of our Hingham, MA office or remote for out of state applicants.

Location:

Hingham Corporate Office

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.