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At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, **_“I can’t live without them.”_**

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s **People First** culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Job Description:

Position Summary:

This role is responsible to select, source, and purchase all in store packaging supplies, as well as develop and sell centralized procurement programs (e.g. in store packaging, warehouse, cross-dock, and direct drop shipment) while maintaining necessary company gross profit margins and inventory levels.

Here’s** **what** **you’ll** **do:

+ Analyze current product offerings and costs and propose adjustments to current product offerings included in the centralized procurement programs (e.g.in store packaging, warehouse, cross-dock, and direct drop shipment).

+ Negotiate and purchase products from vendors tomaintaininventory levels and limit or avoid aged inventory issues.

+ Execute department order processing, and partner with accounting to align order processing with the accounting process.

+ Develop,negotiateand sell the centralized procurement programsin order toincrease department sales, provide economic efficiencies to customers (e.g.reduced operating expenses) andincreaseefficiency and profitability of transactions with vendors.

+ Implement strategies to achieve department sales, inventory, service level and gross profit goals.

+ Maintain understanding of issues relevant to the company and our business beyond this department. Use cross-functional knowledge to expand the impact of central procurement beyond traditional boundaries.

+ Act as a change agent, challenge status quo, and take ownership of new initiatives to reduce operating expenses and be a catalyst for manufacturers to alter their perception of doing business with the company.

+ Develop trustful relationships with company peers and vendors.

+ May travel to attend annual company expos or meet with specific customers or vendors.

+ Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here’s what you’ll need:

+ Bachelor's Degree (Required) Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or other relatedfieldsor equivalentcombinationof education and experience.

+ Three years procurement experience.

+ Good oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills including a strong ability to present newideas andpersuade individuals.

+ Good attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills.

+ Ability to multi-task. Strong mathematical aptitude, financial acumen and analytical skills.

+ Working knowledge of products and services and industry trends.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Access.

+ Working knowledge of buying systems (BICEPS Preferred).

+ Ability to travel up to 25% to company locations and expos.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

As part of our **People First** culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package (https://careers.spartannash.com/why-work-here/benefits/) .

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a** **People First** **culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit** **spartannash.com** **.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require assistance or an accommodation of any kind to complete an application, please contact us at [email protected].