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SalaryThis role leads the procurement team in the strategic execution of fact-based sourcing to support total company operations and ensures our company’s equipment, services, supplies and technology needs are met. You will partner with other experts across the organization, leading and providing subject matter expertise, bringing new suppliers and current trends to the table and managing the vendor selection process for significant one-time purchases and multi-year agreements.
What will I do?
- Manage and develop team of employees, engage in meaningful conversations, build trusted relationships and provide the resources, feedback, and development opportunities they need to be successful
- Utilize all available resources for fact base analysis to create cost models
- Remain ahead of the changing needs and purchasing habits of our customer by recognizing areas of opportunity and identifying gaps
- Build relationships with product vendors to position Wegmans with new products/trends; negotiate programs and prices to ensure our customers get the best product at the best price
- Build relationships and maintain a presence within the business unit to see first-hand what programs work; identify strengths and weaknesses and listen to feedback for improvements
- Support business partners with best-in-class analytics with commitment to obtaining best value
- Lead the search and procurement process along with conducting analysis of supplier bid results to provide feedback to business partners and business units
- Support and collaborate with all business units to ensure we are procuring the highest quality ingredients, technology, equipment and services at the right prices by using market intelligence and relevant data
- Manage aggregated spend data across departments and conduct sourcing analysis
- Track commodity indices and develop market perspectives for high-priority categories (e.g. index movements, commodity and supplier)
- Support strategic corporate priorities and incorporate them into strategic plans
- Maintain an in-depth understanding of the current digital procurement solutions
Required Qualifications
- 2 or more years’ experience leading cross functional projects or teams
- 2 or more years of buying, procurement or equivalent experience
- Excellent critical, analytical and creative thinking skills
- Systems aptitude
- Financial acumen
Preferred Qualifications
- Enthusiasm for and knowledge of relevant products and services
- Experience with purchasing
- Experience reviewing and leading negotiating contracts
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with vendors and business partners
At Wegmans, we’ve long believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive pay and a variety of benefits & perks is just the start of what it means to work at Wegmans.
Whether through premium pay for working on Sundays or holidays, offering industry-leading health care coverage and wellness programs to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being, or paid time off (PTO) to help you balance work and life, we’ve got something for everyone.
And because we care about the wellbeing and success of every person, we recognize each person has their own unique scheduling needs. We’re proud to offer flexibility in scheduling so our employees can prioritize what is most important to them. Our large, high-volume stores and 24x7 operations allow for personalized schedules that balance an employee’s individual needs with the needs of our business and each department.
Comprehensive benefits*
- Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
- Higher premium pay rates for working Sundays or on a recognized holiday
- Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
- Retirement plan with both a profit-sharing and 401(k) match
- A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
- LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness
- Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel and more!
- And more!
***Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.
For 25 years in a row, our employees have put us on the FORTUNE magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For®. Discover what it means to work for a family-owned, mission-driven, values-based company that believes in caring, respect, empowerment, high standards and making a difference in the community. Because with a family-like atmosphere of shared support, leaders who have your best interest at heart and growth as part of everything we do, Wegmans is the place for you to do what you love—and love what you do.
