Procurement Manager - Remote
Company: UNFI
Location: Providence
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Overview:Coordinates all buying activities to ensure
achievement of all department, distribution center, and company
financial objectives. Ensures that the highest standards of
professional integrity are maintained throughout the assigned
department.Job Responsibilities:Provides overall department goal
setting and direction.Coordinates departmental activities with
other departments including DC operations, Merchandising, retail,
andCorporate Procurement to ensure optimum results.Attends various
meetings to maintain awareness of programs and issues providing
relevant department information in support of programs.Visits
stores, as needed, to monitor programs, obtain store feedback and
to assess overall implementation effectiveness as
needed.Establishes buyer inventory dollar and turn goals each
quarter and monitors results taking corrective action as
required.Monitors buyer service level performance to goals and
assigns appropriate coding for out of stock merchandise.Supports
and implements Corporate initiatives.Participates in developing and
managing Division P & L by conducting analysis and providing
relevant procurement data.Monitors department s results compared to
projections, identifies solutions and recommends corrective
actions.Participates in projection meetings.Completes all buyer
related activities, for assigned product lines, as detailed in Sr.
Buyer description.Initiates and follows through on personnel
actions such as: hiring, terminations, layoff, promotions and
salary increases.Coordinates, and evaluates formal training
activities and on-the-job training programs.Maintains formal and
informal channels of upward communication; encourages the
expression of new ideas, suggestions, and complaints; reviews them
for appropriateness and furtherJob Requirements:Education/
Certifications: (Required & Preferred)Bachelor s degree in related
field requiredExperience:At least 3 years of Buyer experience with
an understanding of the techniques and methodology preferredSkills/
Abilities:Understanding of assigned product.Interpersonal and
customer relation skills to effectively develop and maintain
business relationships at all levels of the company and with the
outside business community.Strong written & verbal communication
skills.Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to
make appropriate decisions.Strong planning, organizing, and
negotiating skills.Proven supervisory and management
skills.Proficient in the use of computers and related office
software programs, typically Excel, Word and PowerPoint.PHYSICAL
ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:Some travel may be requiredMost work is
performed in a temperature-controlled office environmentIncumbent
may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminalWhile
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with
hands and arms; and talk or hear.Incumbent may use calculators,
keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of
normal workdayStooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be
required in completion of job dutiesAll qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran
status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating
an inclusive and respectful environment for all. -
M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Keywords: UNFI, Warwick , Procurement Manager - Remote, Executive , Providence, Rhode Island
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