Purchasing Clerk

Fanatics Collectibles
Sunnyvale, TX
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have administrative or purchasing experience and are interested in supply chain operations within the sports and entertainment domain.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with administrative or purchasing experience and a desire to grow in supply chain or operations
    — “2–3 years of related administrative, purchasing, operations, or analytical experience preferred”
  • Individuals who enjoy solving problems and working with data to improve processes
    — “Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies”
  • Those seeking a role that offers exposure to a dynamic industry combining sports, entertainment, and culture
    — “dynamic industry that combines sports, entertainment, products, and culture”

Things to consider

  • Strong Excel skills are mandatory, as they are explicitly required for the role
    — “Strong Excel skills are required”
  • The role involves working with internal teams and vendors, suggesting a need for adaptability and coordination
    — “Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure projects stay on track”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with inventory tracking and supplier performance metrics in your resume
    — “Help track inventory, shipments, and supplier performance”
  • Showcase your ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in your application materials
    — “Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously”
  • Emphasize your proactive and solutions-oriented approach in your interview responses
    — “Naturally proactive, curious, and solutions-oriented”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate purchase orders
  • timely invoice processing
  • efficient inventory tracking
  • strong supplier relationships
Typical background
purchasingsupply chainoperations

Skills & requirements

Required

Inventory ManagementPurchase Order CreationInvoice ProcessingSupplier Performance TrackingCross-functional Coordination

Preferred

RFQ SupportReport BuildingProcess Improvement

About the role

Original posting from Fanatics Collectibles via Greenhouse

About Us

Fanatics is a leading global sports platform redefining how fans connect with the teams, players and moments they love. Our businesses — Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, Fanatics Betting & Gaming, Fanatics Events, Fanatics Advertising, Fanatics Markets and Fanatics Studios — maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally and create a one-stop experience that allows fans to buy, bet, collect, and earn, while engaging with sports in deeper, more immersive ways. This includes licensed fan gear and lifestyle products, sportsbook and iGaming, physical and digital trading cards, live events, premium sports entertainment content, credit card offerings and more. Together, they form a powerful, integrated ecosystem — connected by the Fanatics ONE loyalty program and FanCash, the currency of sport — delivering personalized experiences to over 100 million fans worldwide. Fanatics holds partnerships with over 900 sports properties, from professional leagues and players’ associations to teams, colleges and retail partners; over 7,000 athletes and celebrities; and over 2,000 retail locations, including all Lids stores. Backed by a team of more than 22,000 employees, Fanatics is committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience.

About the Team

Fanatics Collectibles is redefining the collectibles industry at the intersection of sports, culture, entertainment, and technology. Backed by world-class partners, investors, and operators, we are building the next generation of collectibles experiences for fans around the world.

As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we connect with more than 81 million fans globally through relationships spanning over 900 sports and entertainment properties. From trading cards to innovative fan experiences, we are building the future of collectibles — and we’re just getting started.

Why This Role Matters

This is not just a traditional purchasing support role.

The Purchasing Clerk position is an opportunity to break into the world of purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, and operations within one of the fastest-growing companies in sports and entertainment.

You’ll work directly with experienced buyers and cross-functional teams while gaining hands-on exposure to how products are sourced, produced, tracked, and delivered at scale. For someone early in their career who is highly organized, analytical, and eager to learn, this role can serve as a strong foundation for long-term growth within purchasing, procurement, operations, or supply chain management.

If you’re someone who enjoys solving problems, staying organized, working with data, and being part of a fast-moving business, we’d love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Create and manage purchase orders for materials and services

Support invoice processing and purchasing documentation

Help track inventory, shipments, and supplier performance

Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure projects stay on track

Maintain purchasing records, costing files, and supplier databases

Assist with RFQs (Request for Quotes) and sourcing support

Build and update reports that help drive purchasing decisions

Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies

Cross-train across multiple purchasing and operational functions

Support onboarding and setup for new suppliers and vendors

What We're Looking For

Strong Excel skills are required

2–3 years of related administrative, purchasing, operations, or analytical experience preferred

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Strong communication and follow-up skills

Naturally proactive, curious, and solutions-oriented

Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment

Experience with Oracle or ERP systems is a plus

Who Will Thrive Here

This role is ideal for someone who:

Wants to build a long-term career in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or operations

Enjoys learning how businesses operate behind the scenes

Is dependable, detail-oriented, and eager to grow

Wants exposure to a dynamic industry that combines sports, entertainment, products, and culture

Is looking for an opportunity where strong performance can lead to future growth opportunities

Join Us

At Fanatics Collectibles, you’ll have the chance to work inside a growing business that sits at the center of sports fandom and collectibles culture. We move fast, collaborate across teams, and give employees opportunities to learn and grow their careers.

If you're looking for more than just an entry-level job — and want a role that can open doors to future opportunities — we encourage you to apply.

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Source: Fanatics Collectibles careers (Greenhouse)

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