Buyer, Specialized
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Job Description
- 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 Americas food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment including culture of rewards recognition and respect
Responsible for negotiating the purchase of quality protein products at competitive prices and maintaining adequate inventories to meet customer demand. Functions as a team member within the department and crossfunctions as required and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Position Responsibilities:
- Attain targeted profit margins as determined by the companys business goals. Maintain product costing and pricing and ensure accurate purchase orders.
- Effectively implement buying/purchasing strategies such that product is purchased in the most costeffective and efficient manner.
- Manage protein inventory levels to the designated goal level.
- Effectively manage the disposition of obsolete protein inventory.
- Consult with vendors regarding current orders and new protein products. Initiate orders schedule deliveries and process related paperwork and documentation. Provide product and pricing information to sales staff. Investigate protein product quality complaints.
- Complete special projects as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
EEO Statement
Performance 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. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the EEO is the Law poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
1 2 years Purchasing or related area
Preferred Qualifications
Associates/2year technical: Procurement business management or related area
24 years Purchasing experience within foodservice industry particularly experience with proteins
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)
Performance Foodservice PFGs broadline distributor maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers including independent restaurants and hotels healthcare facilities schools and quickservice 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
