Visit.org is looking for a passionate and ambitious Purchasing and Operations Manager to join our team. The Purchasing and Operations Manager will develop and implement strategies to manage the efficient Purchasing and delivering of supplies in order to enable successful events. The right candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, extreme passion for our mission, and the energy and discipline to come in and be a builder in a start-up tech environment.
What Motivates Us
There is room for everyone! We empower each other to innovate and create processes that use technology to generate meaningful, lasting change. We enjoy the challenge of finding solutions to problems that are not a way around it but through it. We're driven by the opportunity to help enterprises and their employees around the world to contribute to their communities.
When You Join the Team
You'll join a movement from the ground floor and a team of purpose-driven people with a strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and pride that we're building this thing together.
You'll combine passion, purpose, and a paycheck-Visit.org team members get out of bed every day knowing their work is meaningful and has a tangible impact on individuals and communities around the world.
About Visit.org:
Enterprises are struggling to adapt to the increasing demand from their employees to work in socially accountable workplaces while adjusting to the business transformation of hybrid workflows. Visit.org is an enterprise SaaS company delivering purpose for a more engaged workforce. With its proprietary content across 90+ countries, Visit.org is providing the infrastructure and content for purpose-driven employee and client engagement. Some of our customers include Colgate, Tommy Bahama, Twilio, Paramount, and others.
Responsibilities:
Source and evaluate suppliers and manage purchasing of products for Visit.org's social impact events
Oversee office activities and develop operations systems, including quality assurance, inventory control, order fulfillment, and tracking of shipments
Develop purchasing strategies, maintain positive relationships with suppliers, coordinate with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and address issues as they arise
Maintain a supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation
Ensure all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
Prepare cost estimates and reports and manage budgets
Improve purchasing systems and processes
Increase the efficiency of existing processes and procedures to enhance the company's internal capacity
Ensure that operational activities remain on time and within budget
Book and manage company travel
Support additional business operations as needed
Qualifications:
2 to 3 years of experience managing and purchasing inventory
Professional fluency in the Google Suite, Excel, MS Word and other relevant tools
Ability to work independently, adapt, and problem-solve in response to changing circumstances and priorities
Physical Demands:
Able to lift, slide, and carry up to 30 lbs.
Able to stand for an extended period of time
Experience managing business operations
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
Experience budgeting and forecasting
Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and Operations management
Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment
Passion for our mission and the desire to make an impact in the world through technology
What we offer:
This is an on-location, full-time role based in Fort Lee, New Jersey, with a competitive salary and health benefits.
How we care
Health, Dental, Vision
Unlimited PTO + Holiday + Birthday off!
Unlimited Social Impact Time Off (SITO)!
Competitive salary
Mission-aligned company events/volunteering
Inclusive, exciting start-up culture
Accelerated career & personal growth
Culture Club and more!
Salary range $50,000 to $60,000 DOE however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A range of benefits may include bonus, equity, healthcare benefits, paid time off may be provided as part of the compensation package.