What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Purchasing Specialist position at QuickChek?
Overview
The Strategic Purchasing Specialist plays a key role within the Merchandise Supply Chain organization, supporting the Strategic Purchasing function in the sourcing and procurement of food, beverage, packaging, and operational supply items for QuickChek and Murphy USA. This position works closely with the Strategic Purchasing Manager to support supplier sourcing initiatives, vendor negotiations, contract administration, and supplier performance management.
The Strategic Purchasing Specialist will leverage data and cross-functional collaboration to support cost optimization, supplier performance, and supply continuity. This role will assist in the execution of sourcing strategies, evaluation of supplier capabilities, and monitoring of vendor performance to ensure reliable and cost-effective supply across multiple merchandise categories.
This position collaborates regularly with Category Management, Culinary, Marketing, Accounting, Inventory Management, Replenishment Merchandise Support, and Store Operations, as well as external suppliers and distribution partners. Initially focused on supporting food and beverage sourcing for QuickChek, this role will help build scalable sourcing processes designed to support broader merchandise categories across the enterprise over time.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily.
Physical Requirements
Broad knowledge of such fields as business administration, supply chain management, finance, merchandising, procurement, or related disciplines. Equivalent to a four-year college degree, plus one (1) or more years of experience and/or training in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, retail operations, or a related business function, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working with data analysis, vendor coordination, or cross-functional business teams is preferred. Exposure to retail, convenience retail, foodservice, or consumer packaged goods industries is considered beneficial but not required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is expected.
Salary : $50,000 - $63,000