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Onsite Role, located in Keene, NH

•Hybrid available after training Keep our communities fed. Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. As the Sourcing Representative II will act as the liaison between the company and the vendor groups associated with the function. The position will be responsible for contributing to the generation of gross profit for the company as well as maximizing the return on investments. Responsible for ensuring purchase orders are properly maintained through collaborating with the vendors and various departments within the company and monitoring outstanding purchase orders to ensure gross profit is realized and customer service goals are met.

You will contribute by:

Developing and maintaining positive business relationships with vendors in an effort to seek and procure product available in the marketplace, while maximizing profit margins for the procured product and meeting department gross profit and vendor sales goals. Monitoring delivery of orders through communication and collaboration with vendors and internal departments on a daily basis in order to maintain satisfactory customer service levels; troubleshoot vendor issues pertaining to items ordered, appointments, or warehouse receiving and collaborate with the appropriate internal resources to ensure issues are resolved. Analyzing inventory levels, forecasting projections, and historical data using the inventory system and trading platform to determine needs and make purchasing decisions based on the analysis and the potential return on investment. Maintaining data integrity on purchase orders by adjusting, expediting, or cancelling orders as requested by the vendor or internal departments. Reviewing the opportunities from vendors via the trading platform and through phone communication; work cooperatively with vendors to negotiate price, quantity, and delivery requirements on potential opportunities. Working in unison with the merchandising team and solicit trades from vendors to maximize company gross profits and return on investment. Generating, analyzing, and providing data reports that will monitor and assist in the improvement of the department's performance and goal achievement.

Travel Required:

No We offer: Weekly Pay Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, Company matched 401k PTO and Holiday Pay offered Career Progression Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Employee Health & Wellness program Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs Employee Assistance Program We're searching for candidates with: Basic computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel Outstanding attention to detail Ability to multitask and prioritize work Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and sometimes demanding environment Years Of Experience 0-2: years of relevant work experience preferred Every person matters. We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters. C&S and their Family of Companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. The Fine Print This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers. Qualifications Associate Degree

•General Studies, General Equivalency Diploma

•General Studies, High School Diploma

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General Studies Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Keene, NH 03431