Purchasing Agent/Analyst II
Company: Raley's Supermarkets
Location: West Sacramento
Posted on: January 19, 2023
Job Description:
OverviewWho We Are The Raleys Companies is a private,
family-owned, and purpose-driven retail company headquartered in
West Sacramento, CA. Since our founding in 1935, our store
operations have grown to include more than 235 locations across
four states and four Tribal Nations under eight well-known banners:
Raleys, Bel Air, Nob Hill Foods, Raleys O-N-E Market, Bashas, Food
City, AJs Fine Foods and Bashas Din Market. In addition, The Raleys
Companies bridges the divide between the physical and digital
retail experiences through the operation of Apium Logistics,
Fieldera and FieldTRUE. Built on a higher purpose, the organization
and our over 21,000 employees are committed to quality offerings,
exceptional service and doing right by our team members,
communities and planet. -Perks & Benefits
- Competitive compensation, paid weekly
- Eligible for annual incentive bonus
- Retirement Savings Plan - 401(k) including company
contributions and matching funds
- Tuition Reimbursement for qualified courses
- Scholarship opportunities for continued education
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for yourself and eligible
dependents
- Paid time off
- Family leave and time off
- Life insurance
- Wellness Programs (Raleys Healthy Lifestyles)
- Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax - commuter, childcare, and
medical expenses)
- Health Savings Account
- Corporate store and discount programs (10% off groceries, free
items)
- Discounts to amusement parks, gym memberships, mobile phone
plans, etc. -
- Employee Assistance Program (free financial, legal, and mental
health services)
- Charitable contribution opportunity and volunteer time off and
community events
- Full on-site fitness center
- On-site pop up grocery market
- On-site all you can eat fruit barCompensationThe range
displayed reflects the range the company reasonably expects to pay
for the position. The actual compensation offered to the selected
individual(s) will depend on their relevant education, training, or
experience, among other bona fide factors.Expected Minimum Pay
RateUSD $65,700.00/Yr.Expected Maximum Pay RateUSD
$87,900.00/Yr.ResponsibilitiesWhat You Will DoAs a Purchasing Agent
II you will manage the vendor onboarding integration in the Ariba
procurement system and ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and
completeness of the procurement process. This role maintains
relationships with vendors for indirect goods and works to
prioritize and expedite purchase orders to suppliers based on our
business requirements. This job classification requires thorough
knowledge of procurement operations and systems, strong knowledge
of financial practices and procedures, the ability to accurately
analyze a variety of financial documents and statements, and the
ability to resolve complex operational issues. -How You Will Make A
Difference
- You will serve as an Ariba and SAP super user, responsible for
the vendor process integration and review of reconciliations of the
Ariba procurement system, SAP, and purchase orders to ensure that
purchases are properly recorded.
- You will perform Ariba vendor technical onboarding testing,
troubleshooting, and support configuration.
- You will support all business areas with their supplier
onboarding to ensure compliance with requirements.
- You will collaborate with the Trading Partner Management team
on vendor specific requirements.
- You will prioritizes vendor onboarding through the analysis of
supplier spend and business impact.
- You will establish and maintain working relationships and
continuous communication with internal and external customers,
including vendors that supply indirect goods or services.
- You will meet with sales representatives to obtain new product
information and services, and negotiate purchase agreements with
vendors and aim to obtain best costs.
- You will develop, qualify and expand vendor base for indirect
goods, and develop/update computerized catalog of frequently
ordered equipment for stores and remodels.
- You will recommend and implement process improvements to ensure
that the purchase requisition/order creation and fulfillment
process is completed accurately and efficiently.
- You will develop financial analysis to assist various
departments and create custom reports to identify system
issues.
- You will perform account reconciliations/analyses for complex
accounts, special projects and ad hoc analyses.
- You will extract data from various systems, research and
analyze key performance indicators, identify origin of costs and
cost of increased service or increased quality.
- You will review period-end reports for discrepancies and proper
category application.
- You will conduct analysis of corporate spend to illustrate
progress and achievements towards procurement team goals.
- You will monitor, troubleshoot and resolve problems related to
accounting/financial processes, invoicing, taxation, freight rates
and regulations.QualificationsWho You Are
- You like to work in a fast-paced environment
- You take initiative -
- You are detail-oriented and value accuracy
- You demonstrate strong verbal and written communication
skills
- You have the ability to gain alignment across a diverse
stakeholder group around priorities and plans in support of key
business objectives
- You have a strong background in purchasing - -How you align
with our FAMILY valuesFearless: Youre -passionate about solving
complex problems.Accountable: Your work shows you -care, -and you
care as much as your passion for people.Memorable: -You make
lasting impressions and connections.Inspiring: Youre not afraid to
THINK BIG!Learning: You are consistently learning and staying up to
date -with -current business and professional trends.YOU: -You make
an immediate and lasting impact -in -everything you do. -Must Haves
- Associates Degree in Accounting or Business, plus a minimum of
five or more (5+) years of related work experience, or an
equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred.
- Technical financial/accounting knowledge to conduct routine to
complex analysis, prepare reports, monitor results, and interpret
information.
- Knowledge and understanding of the flow of vendor spend and
procure to pay cycle.
- Knowledge and understanding of SAP or other ERP System.
- Knowledge of computer software programs including Microsoft
Office Suite.
- Ability to import large volumes of data from various sources
and convert file formats to usable Excel format.
- Proficient in Vlookup and Pivot tables.
- Ability to develop and present analysis and conclusions in a
clear and concise format using charts and tables.
- Ability to reconcile and analyze various types of
accounts.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and analytical
skills. -Physical Demands - Employees may occasionally experience
the following physical demands for extended periods of time:
- Work is performed in a business office environment.
- Occasional travel to outside locations or meetings may be
required. Travel to NV, AZ, NM possible.
- Ability to work extended hours, as required, in support of the
companys business need. - -Permanent residency in California or
Nevada is a condition of employment for this position. This means a
job offer may be denied or rescinded and, if employed, employment
may be terminated if an applicant/team member ceases to reside in
California or Nevada. -Internal Applicants: No disciplinary action
during the past 6 months. Your current leader must recommend that
you apply for this position and provide endorsement upon request
from HR. You must upload a resume and answer all application
questions
Keywords: Raley's Supermarkets, West Sacramento , Purchasing Agent/Analyst II, Sales , West Sacramento, California
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