Sr. Sourcing Specialist - Capital Equipment

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.


Our braggingly happy team members - ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists - create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company's own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.


Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:
850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Position Summary:

The Sr. Sourcing Specialist- Supply Chain Equipment Procurement is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, executing, and managing contracts related to equipment expenditures across the Supply Chain organization. This includes procurement activities supporting 16 distribution centers and the company-owned transportation fleet including approximately 700 tractors and 2000 trailers. The role ensures alignment with business objectives by driving cost savings, optimizing supplier performance, and maintaining compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Here's what you'll do:

• Lead Capital Equipment Sourcing Initiatives: Manage sourcing activities for capital equipment, infrastructure, and services, including RFx creation, supplier evaluation, and contract execution.
  
• Negotiate with Suppliers: Conduct contract negotiations, renewals, and amendments to secure favorable pricing, terms, and service levels.
  
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure procurement strategies support operational and financial goals.
  
• Spend & Market Analysis: Analyze spend data and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and strategic sourcing initiatives.
  
• Contract Management: Oversee contract setup, compliance, and lifecycle management using procurement tools and systems.
  
• Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain relationships with key capital equipment and logistics suppliers, ensuring performance and accountability.
  
• Leadership Communication: Present sourcing strategies, savings opportunities, and supplier performance updates to senior leadership.
  
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and address supplier, contract, and operational risks.
  
• Support Capital Planning: Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement activities with capital planning and budgeting cycles.
  

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
  
• Three to five years in procurement or sourcing, ideally with capital equipment or supply chain-related categories.
  
• Sourcing & Negotiation: Proven experience managing sourcing events (RFx) and negotiating procurement contracts.
  
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze spend data, supplier performance, and market conditions.
  
• Contract Expertise: Familiarity with capital equipment procurement contracts, terms, and supplier governance.
  
• Tool Proficiency: Skilled in using procurement and contract management systems.
  
• Business Acumen: Solid understanding of capital planning, budgeting, and cost control.
  
• Certifications: CPSM, CPM, or equivalent certifications are a plus.
  

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.


We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.