Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Agent

Company: Performance Foodservice
Location: Turner
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description:

Position Details:
This is an onsite position.
$46,300 - $56,000 - depending on experience

We Deliver the Goods:
Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
We are looking to add a member to our team

Do you have buying or procurement experience?

This is a great opportunity to start or expand your career with a top company on the Fortune 100 list?


Responsibilities include:
Source, evaluate and purchase products.

Negotiate cost effective solutions.Responsible for reviewing purchase orders, working with outside vendors, internal departments, examining pricing and availability of items, reviewing alternatives to fulfill objectives.Confirming vendor PO's to ensure pricing and quantities are correct
Confirming PO's will arrive on time and are scheduled with our warehouse
Work with Logistics to secure on-time and cost-effective delivery of products.
Working closely with team members to serve as a liaison between sales team and vendors.

Work with vendors to resolve service-related issues.
Manage cooler inventory with the intention of mitigating the impact on company financials
This is an in-office position, remote work can be approved on an as needed basis.

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Qualification:
High School Diploma

At least 6 months Foodservice/Retail experience

Customer oriented with the ability to stay on task with frequent interruptions.

Ability to meet goals under minimal supervision.
The right person will have a high attention to detail, sense of urgency and professionalism with strong judgement, analytical and multi-tasking skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Specifically, Outlook, Word & Excel.

Company description
Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.Awards and AccoladesPerformance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
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