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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 for providing the best possible energy program to Spartan for Retail and Non-Retail locations. This is done by understanding and forecasting current and future trends in the electric and natural gas markets, locking pricing down when it is the most advantageous to Spartan, building budgets and tracking the expenses in excess of $20,000,000 a year. Researching, recommending an implementing new products and processes that reduce our overall consumption of KWH, Nat. Gas and Water. This position is also responsible for reporting and tracking savings and update presentations to management on a periodic basis.

Here’s what you’ll do:

+ Review energy initiatives, investigate the payback opportunity, develop and issueRFP'sto ensure best value.

+ Continually monitor and assess performance, payback vs. reported cost savings.

+ Maintain business relationship with Summit Energy to ensure best value is being brought to Spartan in terms of new laws, energy programs and energy pricing.

+ Responsible for all utility bill payments. Coordinate outside Utility Bill Processing Companies daily services and reconcile all utility billing disputes.

+ Close and open all utility accounts for new locations and sites no longer in operation.

+ Provide billing information to Accounting upon request.

+ Develop annual budgets for KWH, Natural Gas and Water. Track by period and report to management.

+ Provide Technical Support to Maintenance group as it relates to systems that consume energy.

+ Collaborate with outside Engineering firms on integration of energy efficient systems as they apply to stores offices and distribution centers. Includes review of drawings issued for new and remodeled buildings.

+ Responsible for formulating, managing and reporting of the mandatory electric conservation programknowas 'Self Directed Energy Optimization'.This program results in avoiding paying out $500,000 in additional meter charges on an annual basis.

+ Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Bachelor's Degree (Required) Energy Management or Bachelor's Degree (Required) Engineering

+ Ability to plan product and service requirements in order to support ongoing business

+ Ability to measure supplier performance to expectation and recommended opportunities for improvement

+ Ability to read, write and interpret contractual documentation

+ Experience to have included individual accountability for a Minimum of $10,000,000 per year of purchases

+ Proficient in MS Suite, PeopleSoft, and Lotus Notes

+ Professional level of communication and interpersonal skills

+ Posse's experience and/or adaptability to numerous software applications

+ Decision making discipline and ability to determine efficiencies of action

+ High level of mathematical skills

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:** R81013

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].