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Procurement Specialist

4 months ago

Cloquet MN United States Upper Lakes Foods, Inc Full time
SUMMARY: The Procurement Specialist will successfully procure all items identified by Sr. Director of Merchandising or Category Manager for their lines with the primary goal of accurately and efficiently achieving desired service level and shrink goals. The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for functions including, but not limited to supplier negotiation, inventory management, and supplier management while working with our internal team to exceed ULF desired goals and procurement standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop positive working relationships with internal customers and suppliers
Proactively coordinate activity and communicate with internal customers and suppliers
Place accurate and timely purchase orders for assigned product lines and suppliers
Efficiently and accurately monitor all open purchase orders
Make proactive suggestions about product voids and stock opportunities
Manage inventory levels to meet service level goals and minimize shrink
Monitor deliveries and proactively work to ensure supplier delivery schedules are met
Review lines on an ongoing basis to identify areas of potential cost reduction and opportunities for additional efficiencies to reduce the overall costs of purchasing
Set ULF expectations for suppliers and work with category manager to manage their performance via activities such as supplier scorecards and business reviews
Work with category manager to set proper par levels on items for on hand inventory
Work with category manager to identify and move out dead or slow moving inventory
Exceed service level, shrink, and inventory turn goals as set by category manager
Work with suppliers and logistics to ensure orders are being placed in the most efficient bracket
Collaborate with category manager to implement new items or lines and capture seasonality of products for promos
Work with supplier and category manager on any issues, including, but not limited to overstock, shortages, quality issues, etc.
Negotiate with suppliers and work with category manager to get the best possible pricing and payment options
Review inventory status reports to identify changes in sales and review and adjust par levels to maintain appropriate inventory levels and exceed service level goals
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Company, and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or an equivalent amount of experience

Skills

Must have proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel as well as the ability to quickly learn Upper Lakes Foods' software system
Must have a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong desire for continued growth and learning

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION & WORKING CONDITIONS:

Typical office environment with shelves overhead and above work surfaces.
Sitting at workstation 85% of work time. Standing/walking bending, and reaching, and lifting and carrying of light loads approximately 15% of work time.
Occasional weekends, travel and offsite meetings. Occasional Overtime.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT UPPER LAKES FOODS

Upper Lakes Foods, Inc. is the largest independent, wholesale food distributor in Minnesota. The company has three facilities located in Cloquet, MN, Northfield, MN and Janesville, WI. We distribute food throughout the Upper Midwest. Upper Lakes Foods specializes in serving foodservice operators such as independent restaurants, assisted living facilities, schools, and national and regional foodservice chain accounts with a strong focus on customer service. Simply put, the mission is to build value for each customer, employee, supplier and community we serve by bringing the best; the best products, best people and best ideas.

CORE VALUES

Strong Work Ethic - We believe in the value of hard work, perseverance and consistency of character.
Positive Attitude - We believe in encouraging a flexible, agreeable and well-adjusted work existence that promotes successful outcomes.
Integrity - We believe in honesty, truthfulness and consistency of our actions.
Team Work - We believe that work done by several individuals combined insures excellence of quality, safety and service.
Professional Appearance - We believe in maintaining an appearance that promotes good hygiene, neatness and appropriate business dress.
Respectful Interaction - We believe in creating a workplace where employees are treated fairly in a safe and positive environment.

"We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin."

Education
Required
High School or better