Specialist I Purchasing

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Salisbury (NC); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking a Procurement Specialist to source fixtures and equipment for new stores, remodels, and facilities. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and negotiating with vendors to meet project timelines.

The position requires 5 years in retail purchasing, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel and PO software. The work arrangement is hybrid, mainly in Salisbury, NC, with in-office days and remote work.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; 5 years in retail purchasing or related field preferred.
• Experience with procurement of fixtures, equipment and smallwares.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management and cost-analysis skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and PO software; ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Procure fixtures, equipment, and smallwares for stores, remodels, and facilities through research and negotiation.
• Provide financial forecast analyses of equipment purchases to pre-construction teams.
• Create and manage purchase orders and resolve invoicing discrepancies.
• Develop and monitor equipment budgets for stores and projects; notify leadership if budgets exceed allocations.
• Coordinate deliveries and maintain equipment delivery schedules; liaise with field personnel.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Financial forecasting

Communication

Organization

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PO software

Job description

Introduction

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Overview

To procure fixtures, equipment, and smallwares to meet the operational and financial needs of the company through research, development, and negotiation. Develop, implement, and manage equipment budgets and critical equipment delivery schedules to ensure that project management is maintained for new stores, remodels, chain-wide rollouts, small projects, acquisitions, and replacement ordering for the current store base.

Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. This position is based in our office located in Salisbury, NC.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Procure the equipment and fixture needs for new stores, remodels, existing stores, offices, and facilities by the management and development of standards accomplished through research, analysis and negotiation. Equipment consists of but not limited to special office requirements, store equipment, fixtures and smallwares relative to its departmental generation or vintage. Manage the resources to support specific changes/vintages.
• Provide Pre-Construction Center Estimating Teams with financial forecast analysis of equipment purchases using fixture plans, equipment requests and other tools as necessary.
• Create purchase orders in the Company Purchase Order software in the format to support the cost accounting software and realize automatic pass through for payment. Troubleshoot and clarify invoicing discrepancies and statements with AFS, the vendor community and the customers we support.
• Develop, implement, and monitor equipment budgets for new stores, remodels, daily store requests, small projects, chain wide rollouts, new ventures and any other needs as they arise. Request and notify director superior of the need for additional funds when standard budget exceeds appropriated amount.
• Manage deliveries and integrate into Equipment Delivery Schedule to update vendors, Construction, and any other parties as necessary. Act as the liaison between all field personnel to meet store deliveries, opening dates and construction deadlines.
• Assist in the development, analysis, and setup of new Not for Resale (NFR) vendor specifications to ensure company standards are maintained. Schedule transition timeline to guarantee durability and quality are comparable to past equipment specs. Notify effected departments on vendor changes and implementation.
• Recommend departmental cost reductions and labor savings by presenting alternatives of equal value and quality. Identify process gaps and inefficiencies throughout the department and communicate potential solutions to direct superior for confirmation and implementation
• Work with NFR/Sourcing to develop, design, and negotiate pricing on company specific fixture requirements. Manage and ensure adequate inventories (managed inventories) on standard and unique items are maintained through our suppliers for the business needs of the company by understanding our stores changing needs. This requires constant discussion with sales/operations and purchasing peers. This will enable us to eliminate out of stock situations or delays.
• Notify the appropriate personnel of potential vendor lead time issues, production capabilities, and/or added charges which could impact project deadlines. Continued communication is expected until said conditions have subsided and product fulfillment has been accomplished.
• Maintain and distribute confidential equipment standards checklist to include up-to-date specifications and pricing for use by Senior/Sales Management, Maintenance, Operations and others to prepare budgets, store requests, and manage daily business needs.
• Review and compare Refrigeration requisitions before procuring equipment for accuracy against fixture plans. Notify Refrigeration Engineers and pertinent parties of any discrepancies to avoid added costs (i.e., air freight shipments, storage charges, refrigerant changes, etc.).
• Oversee the operational procedures of the purchase order software system and maintain up-to-date information. Communicate equipment removal needs to appropriate operational personnel and the vendor community to support remodels and store closings.
• As a member of the Store Development Team, it is expected that all job duties be carried out in an appropriate and ethical manner as dictated through company trainings and guidelines.
• Ensure Maintenance is prepared to support the warrantees and service costs of the existing and new capital opportunities through the sharing of fact-based resources.

Requirements

• Associate Degree.
• 5 Years in Retail Purchasing.
• Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to learn the PO software system.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer focus.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.

NC Salary Range: $63,440-$95,160

Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.