Buyer, Indirect Procurement

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 for executing sourcing strategies for an assigned indirect spend category, which can include: Services, Occupancy, Utilities, Supply Chain, Equipment, Supplies, Information Technology, Maintenance, or Construction. You will report to a Category Lead (and may work with a Senior Buyer) and support the end-to-end sourcing process, from (1) target spec and demand definition, to (2) sourcing strategy and negotiation lever development, to (3) sourcing execution and contracting management, to (4) buying and PO / supplier management. You will interact with vendors and business stakeholders for your category. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and negotiation skills to support cost savings, category improvement, and vendor relationship goals.

Here's What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with Senior Buyer and Category Lead to determine required spec and appropriate demand for spend in each category:
• Work with Senior Buyer and Category Lead to prioritize cost reduction opportunities and communicate with business unit leaders to highlight potential savings
• Execute the aligned sourcing strategy, in collaboration with supporting Indirect Procurement teams. Develop and execute RFI's / RFP's and eAuctions to support the business needs. Participate in vendor negotiations
• Select vendors and coordinate with SpartanNash stakeholders through contracting process
• Embed changes internally through commitments with business stakeholders
• Work with supporting Indirect Procurement teams to manage supplier relationships and ongoing buying process:
• (You Lead) Work with Senior Buyer and Category Lead to report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for your categories – including initial landed cost and year-on-year price reductions targets, service quality, on time delivery improvements and material parts inventory reductions all tied to specific P&L targeted goals
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
• (Others Lead – You Support) Work with supporting teams to execute POs and conduct three-way-match to ensure invoice spend matches PO and contracted rates
  
  

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree (Required) in business, finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• One to two years in indirect procurement. Proven track record of supporting or developing category sourcing strategies, achieving cost savings, and driving process efficiencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization.
• Ability to effectively work with vendors, with support from Senior Buyer and Category Lead.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, problem solving, organization and prioritization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and 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.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran, that celebrates diversity and believes employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.

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

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