Purchasing Manager Jobs in Rutland, VT (NOW HIRING)

Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service and have a strong interest in retail sales. At Tenneybrook Markets we offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment, we are seeking Great People - like you!

Join us and become part of our amazing journey.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success as a company and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.

About Us:TenneyBrook Markets is a leading convenience store chain committed to providing exceptional customer service and high-quality products to our valued customers for over 3 decades in the heart of Rutland, Vermont with C-stores in VT and NY. At TenneyBrook, we're more than just a convenience store; we're a community where you can make a difference. We are committed to helping you achieve your career goals.

Our Values Drive Our Guest Experience - We CARE in every way, every day!

• Customer Focus
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

Position Description:The goal of this position is to be prepared to step into a Store Manager role. The primary role of the Assistant Manager is to successfully oversee operations of a C-Store in the absence of a manager. This individual is also responsible for required daily, weekly and monthly paperwork including inventory and bank deposits, etc. when the Store Manager is not working. The Assistant Manager will assist the Store Manager in the day-to-day activities within the store and the development and training of store sales associates, while ensuring that company standards are met at all times. The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for supporting the training and coaching of all employees to follow all state and federal regulation compliance, including alcohol and tobacco sales.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assists management with the hiring and training of new and existing staff.
• As requested by the Manager, conducts or assists with performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Assists the Manager with employment actions, including discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides exceptional customer service.
• Establishes all sales are recorded accurately: includes gas, lottery and convenience store items.
• Assists with making bank deposits as requested by Store Manager.
• Collaborates with management team and communicates any concerns with merchandise pricing to the Price Book Administrator.
• Assesses environmental procedures, ensuring compliance, training staff on spill response, safety and security issues, and the reporting procedures for both staff and customer incident or accidents following company reporting protocol.
• Manages inventory, approving or facilitating purchases as needed; verifies costs and receipts, orders supplies as necessary.
• Exhibits exceptional customer service with each guest interaction.
• Monitors staff performance, identifying and facilitating opportunities to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Oversees daily duties of staff to ensure projects are completed and customer needs are met.
• Trains staff on federal and state approved certification programs for the sale of age restricted products.
• Maintains property, may include emptying trash cans, wiping down gas pumps, salting.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Scheduling flexibility for all shifts with ability to perform all duties of a store associate regularly, including covering shifts when necessary for call ins, overnights, and weekends.
• Basic understanding of budgeting principles, including managing expenses, tracking sales performance, and maximizing profitability.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to assign and delegate tasks.
• Proficient with POS or related retail sales software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues to achieve common goals.

Education and Experience:

• One year in a supervisory role preferred.
• Two years of related experience in the retail / customer service industry preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to enter and work in a cooler of 30 degrees up to 30 minutes at a time.
• Must be able to lift merchandise up to 40lbs.

If you know someone who would be a great fit with Tenneybrook, we have a great referral bonus program!

TenneyBrook is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce, creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location:On-site - applicants must be able to commute.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year supervisory
• 2 years retail sales/customer service

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Education:

• HS Diploma

To help provide our employees with a safe work environment, we are a drug-free work place.

We help our customers to live richer, fuller lives by saving them money and time combined with high-quality groceries, allows us to offer great food at great prices every day.
Our target principle is to be shopper-centric. While we are always mindful of costs and efficiencies, in the end our decisions and actions are guided by how we can best meet the needs and wants of the value-seeking customer.
Great Food
We procure, and market a carefully selected assortment of high quality food and household needs, emphasizing our customers' needs and demands.
Competitive Prices
Our highly efficient supply chain enables us to sell at competitive prices, and our customers can use the money they save for other things that are important to them; necessities or fun times.
Great People
We strive to provide a positive shopping experience that is clean, well-stocked, fresh and staffed by friendly, helpful and respectful associates.