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As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

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

Position Summary:

This role is responsible to lead procurement related projects, and to analyze reports and sales trends to make effective purchasing decisions and to arrange for the timely delivery of products in the most efficient manner while maintaining company standards. Schedule and lead meetings with vendors and logistics team to review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and identify any areas of opportunity.

Here’s what you’ll do:

+ Lead procurement related projects and attend project meetings as assigned. Participate in cross-functional projects such as network rationalization (i.e., new or closing facilities, changes in business – new or phased out, etc.) and execute the inventory transfer process as necessary. Work proactively to ensure positive customer service levels, accurate inventory levels, and timely resolution of issues.

+ Purchase items (e.g., grocery, dairy, and/or frozen food goods) from assigned vendors in the most efficient manner and arrange for timely delivery. Analyze reports and purchasing software systems data to ensure most efficient purchasing processes; make purchasing decisions based on the analysis of reporting and forecasting.

+ Schedule and lead performance meetings with vendors and logistics team; review KPI’s and identify opportunities related to inventory, at-risk, fill rate, etc. and product delivery to include on-time scheduled deliveries and capacity.

+ Review buying reports to maintain inventory levels, make effective purchasing decisions and to ensure department meets or exceeds KPIs and to maintain company standards for Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), fill rate, inventory levels, and budget turns.

+ Identify aged and/or at-risk inventory and partner with internal business partners or vendors to remove from distribution center(s).

+ Maintain accurate, comprehensive data in the buying system; work with data integrity and other cross-functional buying teams to update information as necessary.

+ Review and maintain accurate merchandise levels based on analysis of trends to execute seasonal strategies as assigned.

+ Work with category managers to ensure accurate and timely purchasing to account for ads, new items, funding, etc.

+ Maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional business partners and external vendors/suppliers.

+ Act as a department subject matter expert and provide training or work direction to lesser experienced buyers and assist with questions to ensure timely and accurate responses to vendors or cross-functional departments.

+ May review export purchase orders to ensure on time arrival for containerization and sail dates.

+ May review and recommend inbound transportationopportunities,partner with expeditor team as necessary.

+ Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here’s what you’ll need:

+ High School Diploma (Required) or GED required. College degree preferred.

+ Threeyears'direct procurement experience required, to include oneyear'sbuying experience. Experience in the retail grocery industry preferred.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Strong organization, multi-tasking, prioritization, analytical and attention to detail skills.

+ Strong decision-making skills, and ability to provide training and work direction within the team.

+ Must have in-depth knowledge of procurement principles and skills, and general knowledge of the procurement/supply chain processes.

+ Experience with procurement systems required.

+ Proficient in Microsoft office applications (i.e.,Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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.

**Company:** SpartanNash

**Job Area:** Corporate

**Job Family:** Procurement

**Job Type:** Full time

**Req ID:** R78928

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].