At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Department: Purchasing

FLSA: Exempt

General Function:

Oversees daily functions of Purchasing Assistants while offering support where needed. Liaison between all other departments and our distribution centers for anything that is needed. Helps identify areas of opportunity to increase efficiencies among the department. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to think fast and balance multiple tasks with tight deadlines on a weekly basis.

Core Competencies

• Partnerships

• Growth mindset

• Results oriented

• Customer focused

• Professionalism

Reporting Relations:

Accountable and Reports to: SVP Procurement, Director Procurement

Positions that Report to you: Purchasing Assistants

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports Purchasing Department daily with inquiries/questions.

• Offers training and support for new employees.

• Manages, supports and maintains supplier portal for all users.

• Supports and maintains inquiries and issues for invoicing software.

• Evaluates the efficiency and necessity of departmental processes and procedures.

• Responsible for Recalls and making sure they are communicated in a timely and accurate manner.

• Assists Purchasing Assistants in verifying repayment requests from vendors.

• Troubleshoot applications with IT as issues arise.

• Manages debt owed to Hy-Vee and requests payments from vendors owing debt.

• Responsible for third party audits and validating their accuracy before deducting from vendors.

• Responsible for overseeing warehouse gross each month to ensure we are reporting accurate results while maximizing distribution profitability.

• Manages data clean up within applications to ensure accuracy and efficiencies.

• Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

• Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional manner.

• Ability to identify problems, develop and execute solutions.

• Ability to interact with basic computer systems, including word processing, spreadsheet and email applications, as well as job-specific programs.

Education and Experience:

High School, three to five years of related work experience. Skilled in the following applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Supervisory Responsibilities (Direct Reports):

None

Working Conditions:

The duties of this position are performed in a general office setting. There is frequent pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects in a day.

Equipment Used to Perform Job:

Calculator, copier, telephone, printer, VDT and PC with Microsoft Office programs.

Financial Responsibility

None

Physical Requirements

• Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction.

• Must be physically able to perform sedentary work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walking.

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling talking, hearing and repetitive motions.

Contacts:

Has daily contact with IT department, warehouse personnel suppliers/vendors.

Confidentiality:

Has access to confidential information, including pricing, ads and store sales.

Are you ready to smile, apply today.