<p>Overview The Contract Purchasing Manager will be responsible for negotiating contracts on an annual basis and developing strong relationships with partnered vendors. In addition, they will manage our vendor programs to drive sales and profit for the company. The Contract Purchasing Manager collects rebates, works on a personal agenda generated form the department goals and establishes relationships with our managers, area managers, kitchen designers and salespeople to help sell our programs. The Contract Manager is a mediator between stores and vendors on issues that cannot be resolved. Responsibilities Essential Functions Addressing opportunities with our stores. Program developing. Negotiating with vendors. Quoting or helping quote product to stores. Rebate collection. PO Reconcile. Competencies Spreadsheet and Internet Software. Word Processing Software. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business reports, technical procedures and/or government regulations; write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. Ability to review blueprints or drawings to identify product specifications. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concreate variables. Qualifications The minimum requirements for this position are a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or at least 2 years of specific experience and/or training related to the essential functions of the job; or equivalent combination of education and training.The minimum requirements for this position are a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or at least 2 years of specific experience and/or training related to the essential functions of the job; or equivalent combination of education and training.Essential Functions Addressing opportunities with our stores. Program developing. Negotiating with vendors. Quoting or helping quote product to stores. Rebate collection. PO Reconcile. Competencies Spreadsheet and Internet Software. Word Processing Software. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business reports, technical procedures and/or government regulations; write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. Ability to review blueprints or drawings to identify product specifications. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concreate variables.</p>