Responsibilities
Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country? Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie's wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we're a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our nine stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.As a Procurement Coordinator, you'll support buying and merchandising activities for Central Market.Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources-People-drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.Do you have a: HEART FOR PEOPLE... ability to work as part of a team?HEAD FOR BUSINESS... skills to learn to support Central Market's procurement processes?PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to self-motivate?We are looking for:- experience in retail customer service (preferred)- experience using purchasing and retail information systemsWhat is the work?Administration / Communications:- Sets up vendors for continuous rotation of new products- Maintains / updates vendor rosters and cost changes; accurately keys in product maintenance / vendor management information- Collaborates with vendors on H-E-B / Central Market processes and paperwork requirements; communicates to ensure vendors adhere to set timelines- Trouble-shoots vendor / item issues at Store level; resolves appropriately- Researches / resolves invoice and billing issues- Compiles / updates newsletters, fliers, etc. with timely and accurate information- Responds to product questions and item requests from internal / external customers- Creates simple- to moderately-complex reports using BI and Excel; researches / prepares vendor cost comparisons- Assists Buyers in preparing Store order spreadsheets, using BI historical data- Procures / tracks product samples- Researches / compiles order guide information for specific sub-departments- Organizes / sets up eComm product taxonomy; uploads all advertising images and pricing onto CM website- Provides administrative support to BDMs as needed- Maintains communications with supplier contacts, in a 90% DSD-based supply chain- Initiates / facilitates communication between CM Procurement, operations, Pricing, Marketing, retail services, H-E-B Corporate, and the vendor community- Maintains retail change requests, temp price reductions, markdowns, discounted itemsInventory Management:- Facilitates product information flow and data entry (using H-E-B purchasing management systems, including IMS, DSDS, OMI, W701, PMM, NIS, BI, DSS, CPS, CMOP, CT2020, FinNet, MS); organizes information flow and data entry as assigned- Supports inventory management at wholesaler level, for continuous rotation of new product cut-ins and removals- Monitors / may resolve shipping and delivery issuesWhat is your background?- High school diploma or equivalent- Experience in a customer service / team environment (retail preferred)- Experience in practical business work- Experience using purchasing and retail information systems and MS Office- Experience working in a buying office environment a plusDo you have what it takes to be a fit as a Procurement Coordinator I at Central Market?- Knowledge of / passion for food- Interpersonal and customer service skills- Verbal / written communication skills- Organization and time-management skills- Ability to work as part of a team- Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between tasks; attention to detail- Self-motivated; a keen sense of urgencyCan you:- Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment- Work extended hours; sit for extended periods- Lift and move sample boxes
