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 negotiating favorable terms for private label supply agreements, aiming to secure competitive pricing for goods that enhance profitability for independent grocers and the organization. Acting as an internal partner to private brand business managers, this position drives sales by identifying new manufacturers, researching product information, and collaborating with vendors to develop new items for the market.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Develop and coordinate all sourcing (approximately 30+) events across assigned categories to meet or exceed budgeted sourcing expectations by partnering with the Senior Sourcing Manager.

• Collaborate with product development team to understand their need and ensure the best cost of goods is achieved based on prescribed quality metrics.

• Develop and maintain tools to integrate multiple sourcing platforms via PowerBI and Excel to measure and report results to senior leadership.

• Monitor, vet and assess performance with a scorecard capturing budgeted objectives for private label sourcing using various internal and external reporting tools available.

• Establish and manage relationships with vendor partners to facilitate effective sourcing management to increase sales and profits, through negotiated lower product costs.

• Maintain current knowledge of food industry and category trends to streamline best sourcing management practices while making recommendations to develop current programs and processes.

• Supports the Senior Sourcing Manager with creating, planning, and coordinating the weekly sourcing events. Creates, maintains, and communicates sourcing event calendar and scorecard achievements.

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree (required) in Business Administration, Food Marketing, or Supply chain or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Two years (preferred) of marketing, category management, product management and/or product development experience. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience (preferred) in private label product sourcing including both domestic and imported product procurement.

• Strong financial acumen, analytical, influencing and negotiations skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of category products and services, and industry trends.

• Experience working across business units to leverage resources and capabilities to accomplish company goals.

• Strong presentation and project management skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Nielsen Category Management tools, experience with purchasing systems is a plus.

• Ability to travel up to 15%

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 that 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.

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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.