Procurement Department Specialist II

Albertsons • Brea, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Albertsons Companies for an exciting opportunity where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand. This role is for someone seeking to make an impact and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. The position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving. The Department Specialist completes a variety of administrative and clerical activities that support the Procurement Department in achieving goals and objectives. This role works under moderate supervision on work assignments requiring knowledge of Distribution Center and Department policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or higher.
• Knowledge of merchandising terminology and products.
• Previous retail industry experience preferred.
• Good general office skills including typing, filing, answering telephones, taking messages, responding to inquiries, handling incoming and outgoing mail, completion of office forms and the proficient use of office equipment (calculators, photocopier, and telephone).
• Good reading, writing, and verbal communications skills.
• Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective business relationships within and outside the company.
• Solid computer skills including the use of word-processing and spreadsheet software.
• Math skills at a level to complete addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Detail oriented, highly organized, and able to meet deadlines and work with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Procurement Manager and Buyers by completing administrative and clerical work to include: maintenance of files, running reports, data entry, answering telephones when necessary, answering routine questions or referring to proper individual, sorts incoming and outgoing mail.
• Completes the system set-up of new items and removal of discontinued items from the system.
• Assists Buyers with the placement of purchase orders, maintains contact with retail store personnel to resolve special problems or to obtain necessary information and maintain quality standards.
• Coordinates necessary functions between the Procurement Department and other Distribution Center Departments.
• Enters store distribution and allocations of product.
• Responds to special requests and researches information for other department members as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED