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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Title Product Specialist (Onsite) Requisition ID 27735780 Duration Location Greenville, WI Other Location Description People Passion Purpose Everything School Specialty offers is designed for one purpose - to help students succeed. We believe every student can flourish in an environment where they feel safe and inspired to explore and grow. We\'re determined to positively impact the future, one child at a time. We need to talk if you share our passion: Transforming more than classrooms. Benefits School Specialty offers Medical, Dental, & Vision plans (Effective Day 1), Wellness programs, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401 (k), PTO, Promise Hours dedicated to volunteering, Education Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Fall & Winter Flexible Hours, Employee Discounts and much more! Product Specialist Manage a Product Portfolio, in collaboration with a Category Manager or Merchandising Manager, by developing, sourcing, evaluating and selecting products within the category. The base salary range for this role is \$51-\$68K Annually. **This is an Onsite role, in our Greenville WI facility** Summary of Primary Responsibilities Assists the Category Manager or Merchandise Manager with the completion of product or assortment projects Assists with sourcing, evaluating and selecting suppliers that enhance the categories product and service portfolio Manages the basic functions of the product life cycle from item creation to product disposition Manages all vendor disputes Process sample shipments to and from suppliers Collects new item set up data Minimum Experience Requirements Bachelor\'s Degree or equivalent experience in either merchandising or product development Preferred Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of component and raw material purchasing methods and procedures including formal contracting techniques and competitive bidding. Ability to research the marketplace for new products, sources of supplies, materials, equipment and suppliers. Ability to recognize and suggest remedies to problems which may arise in purchasing policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with suppliers and manufacturers\' representatives to write accurate product descriptions that reflect the equipment and supply needs of the customer Ability to evaluate sample items of suppliers to determine conformance to product specifications to evaluate the capability of suppliers in meeting the product demands of customers. Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Fosters commitment and team spirit. Estimates and budgets time necessary to complete assignments; prioritizes effectively Seeks to continuously improve; readily supports change and can adapt to daily challenges and... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/E14AAA3F8B764F76