Procurement Department Specialist II

Albertsons Companies • Brea, CA

3d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department Specialist completes a variety of administrative and clerical activities that support the Procurement Department in achieving goals and objectives. Works under moderate supervision on work assignments requiring knowledge of Distribution Center and Department policies and procedures. Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.

Requirements

• High school diploma or higher.
• 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.
• Be detail oriented, highly organized, and able to meet deadlines and work with confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of merchandising terminology and products as well as previous retail industry experience preferred.

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
• medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).

What This Job Offers

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