Manager, Procurement

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and communities? That's WEIS!

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Supervise team of Reorder Buyers, evaluate their performance and facilitate targeted training plans for their developmental opportunities.  
• Ensure warehouse inventory is replenished on a timely basis, minimizing the number of out-of-stocks while managing inventory turns.
• Maximize ROI on forward-buy opportunities.
• Oversee the maintenance of buying system by reviewing lead times, buying brackets, forecasts, trends and seasonality.
• Collaborate with distribution center, merchandising, data integrity, accounting and our vendor partners on coordinating/resolving delivery issues, back-orders, back-hauls, sale items, merchandise returns, new items and product distributions.
• Identify and implement best practices for buying and forecasting.
• Creation of training programs and materials and implementation of training programs.
• Be available to Reorder Buyers to assist them in resolving issues.
• Partner with transportation departments on revenue generating ideas.
• Monitor proper execution of allocation items, MOQ’s, pack size changes
• Monitor and managing product into outside storage facilities and directing product from outside storage into the DC as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is responsible to supervise a team of approximately 15 Reorder Buyer associates and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Weis Markets policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, training, directing, rewarding, and disciplining associates; appraising associate performance; and resolving complaints.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) Business, or related field, plus three (3) years’ experience in a support or customer service environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Experience with Biceps, Retalix HQ, CGO, Category Analyzer/Billback Manager preferred.  Aptitude in Microsoft Excel is required.

Leadership Skills

• Leadership presence among executive team, direct reports and in the community.

• Leading and developing talent; preparing them for potential advancement.

• Ability to effectively partner with functional peers and internal partners.

• Ability to remain flexible to changing business needs and react to those needs in a professional positive manner.

• Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills.

• Ability to analyze financial & statistical reports.

• Accepting of coaching, guidance and supervision.

• Ability to travel as business dictates.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer:  Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.